Senior Mining Electrical Technician: Maintenance & Troubleshooting

Placements24; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid program

Pension fund

Career advancement opportunities

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Electrical Technician for a major mining conglomerate in Randburg, Gauteng. The role focuses on maintenance, repair, and installation of electrical systems within a mining setting to ensure reliability and safety.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years post-qualification experience as an Electrician, with 3+ years in a senior capacity, and extensive hands-on work with LV/MV systems, PLCs, and heavy equipment. Relocation to Randburg area is preferred for onsite work.

Qualifications

• Trade Certificate (Electrician) or National Diploma in Electrical Engineering.
• At least 5 years post-qualification experience as an Electrician, with 3+ years in senior mining/heavy industrial environment.
• Experience with underground or surface mining electrical systems.
• Ability to read and interpret complex electrical drawings and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled electrical maintenance, installation, and repair on mining equipment.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose electrical faults in low/medium voltage systems, motors, control panels.
• Conduct routine inspections and preventative maintenance on electrical equipment.
• Install and commission new electrical equipment and systems per specifications and safety standards.
• Interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams to guide work activities.
• Adhere to safety regulations, lockout/tagout procedures and company policies.
• Maintain electrical maintenance records and reports.
• Provide technical guidance to junior technicians and artisans.
• Participate in continuous improvement of maintenance practices.
• Respond to electrical emergencies and breakdowns as required.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical schematics

Safety compliance

Team leadership

Shift work

Education

Trade Certificate (Electrician)

National Diploma in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)

Variable Speed Drives (VSDs)

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Electrical Technician for a major mining conglomerate in Randburg, Gauteng. The role focuses on maintenance, repair, and installation of electrical systems within a mining setting to ensure reliability and safety.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years post-qualification experience as an Electrician, with 3+ years in a senior capacity, and extensive hands-on work with LV/MV systems, PLCs, and heavy equipment. Relocation to Randburg area is preferred for onsite work.