Senior Mining Electrical Systems Engineer: HV/MV Expert

Placements24; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package with site-?

Performance bonuses

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a highly specialised Electrical Systems Engineer for its mining operations in Port Elizabeth. The role focuses on design, optimisation and maintenance of complex electrical systems across underground and surface mining environments.

The ideal candidate will have extensive HV/MV experience, strong automation know-how, and a Pr Eng registration with ECSA. Willingness to relocate to Port Elizabeth is essential for on-site execution.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering with emphasis on Industrial Power or Mining Electrical Engineering.
• 8+ years of hands-on experience in electrical engineering within mining/heavy industry.
• Proven design/maintenance experience for HV/MV systems in mining environments.
• Experience with mining equipment electrical requirements and motor control centres (MCCs).
• Registered Professional Engineer (Pr Eng) with ECSA is essential.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and maintain electrical systems for mining equipment and heavy machinery.
• Develop electrical infrastructure projects including power generation and substations for mine sites.
• Conduct load calculations, fault studies, and reliability assessments.
• Oversee maintenance, repair and overhaul of critical electrical components.
• Ensure compliance with mining safety regs and electrical codes.
• Troubleshoot complex electrical problems in remote environments.
• Lead electrical maintenance teams and contractors.
• Evaluate new electrical technologies to improve safety and efficiency.
• Maintain comprehensive electrical system documentation and logs.

Skills

HV/MV systems

SCADA/PLC

Problem solving

Remote/Mining operations

Education

Master's in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MCCs

VSDs

PLC/SCADA

Job description

Placements24 seeks a highly specialised Electrical Systems Engineer for its mining operations in Port Elizabeth. The role focuses on design, optimisation and maintenance of complex electrical systems across underground and surface mining environments.

The ideal candidate will have extensive HV/MV experience, strong automation know-how, and a Pr Eng registration with ECSA. Willingness to relocate to Port Elizabeth is essential for on-site execution.