Senior Electrical Maintenance Engineer – Industrial Plant

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Vor Ort; ZAR 900.000 - 1.200.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary package

Medical aid and retirement fund

Relocation assistance available

Bonuses potential

Generous leave

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer for a major heavy industry client in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. The role focuses on maintaining, repairing and upgrading electrical systems to ensure reliability, safety and energy efficiency across the facility.

It is a hands-on position requiring presence on site. You will lead a team of electricians and technicians, develop maintenance strategies, troubleshoot HV/LV systems, and collaborate with engineering for plant

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent N6 with extensive experience.
• 7+ years in electrical maintenance in industrial/manufacturing settings.
• Experience with PLCs, VFDs, motors and control panels.
• Knowledge of high-voltage systems, switchgear and distribution networks.
• Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting abilities.

Aufgaben

• Develop and implement electrical maintenance strategies including preventive and predictive programs.
• Troubleshoot and repair faults in HV/LV systems, motors, PLCs, and control panels.
• Oversee installation and commissioning of new electrical equipment.
• Ensure safety standards compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Lead electricians and technicians with technical guidance.
• Analyse performance and drive improvements in efficiency and reliability.
• Maintain records of maintenance activities, parts, and equipment history.
• Collaborate with engineering to support plant upgrades.

Kenntnisse

Electrical engineering expertise

Preventative maintenance

Troubleshooting

Team leadership

Reading schematics

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Equivalent N6 qualification with extensive experience

Tools

PLC systems

VFDs

Motor control

High-voltage equipment

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer for a major heavy industry client in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. The role focuses on maintaining, repairing and upgrading electrical systems to ensure reliability, safety and energy efficiency across the facility.

It is a hands-on position requiring presence on site. You will lead a team of electricians and technicians, develop maintenance strategies, troubleshoot HV/LV systems, and collaborate with engineering for plant