Senior Electrical PM, Industrial Automation (Contract)

Placements24; Durban; Híbrido; ZAR 689.000 - 1.240.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Lead Electrical Project Engineer in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal to drive end-to-end electrical design and project execution for complex automation systems. The role oversees PLC/HMI programming, panel design, and system integration, with coordination across mechanical and software teams.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in industrial electrical automation, strong PLC/HMI/SCADA experience, and proven project management skills.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 8 years in electrical engineering with focus on industrial automation and control systems.
• Proven PLC programming experience (Siemens, Rockwell).
• Strong knowledge of industrial electrical installations, motor control, and power distribution.
• Project management experience including scope, budget, and schedule management.

Responsabilidades

• Lead design, development, and implementation of electrical systems for industrial automation projects.
• Create detailed electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and layout plans using CAD tools.
• Oversee procurement and ensure adherence to budget and specs.
• Manage schedules, resources, and progress reporting to stakeholders.
• Coordinate with internal teams and vendors; supervise installation, commissioning, and testing.

Conocimientos

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA

Electrical CAD

analytical skills

communication skills

travel willingness

robotics knowledge

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Herramientas

AutoCAD Electrical

Siemens PLC

Rockwell PLC

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Lead Electrical Project Engineer in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal to drive end-to-end electrical design and project execution for complex automation systems. The role oversees PLC/HMI programming, panel design, and system integration, with coordination across mechanical and software teams.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in industrial electrical automation, strong PLC/HMI/SCADA experience, and proven project management skills.