Senior Electrical Maintenance Engineer — Lead Industrial Systems

Placements24; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonuses

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development

Team environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Electrical Maintenance Engineer for a major energy infrastructure client in Klerksdorp, North West. Lead comprehensive maintenance programs and teams to ensure reliability, safety, and optimal performance of electrical systems.

You will oversee high/low voltage equipment, drive RCA investigations, manage inventory, and contribute to design upgrades across industrial facilities. A PE/Tech Eng background is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 7 years hands-on electrical maintenance experience in industrial/heavy manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of power distribution, motor control, and instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage electrical maintenance programs and strategies.
• Oversee maintenance, repair, and overhaul of HV/LV equipment (motors, transformers, switchgear).
• Lead and mentor electricians and technicians; ensure safety and workmanship.
• Conduct root cause analysis of failures and implement corrective actions.
• Manage spare parts inventory for critical equipment.
• Ensure compliance with electrical safety regulations and standards.
• Contribute to design/upgrade of electrical installations.
• Manage budgets and control costs; implement preventative maintenance.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and procurement for seamless activities.

Skills

Electrical engineering

PLC/SCADA

Team leadership

Troubleshooting

Schematic reading

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Electrical Maintenance Engineer for a major energy infrastructure client in Klerksdorp, North West. Lead comprehensive maintenance programs and teams to ensure reliability, safety, and optimal performance of electrical systems.

You will oversee high/low voltage equipment, drive RCA investigations, manage inventory, and contribute to design upgrades across industrial facilities. A PE/Tech Eng background is advantageous.