Senior Textile Electrician & Maintenance Lead

Ziyana Business Consulting and Training; Durban; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Durban seeks a skilled Electrician with a Trade Test and over 5 years of experience in the Textile industry. The role involves ensuring effective maintenance, managing critical spares, and mentoring apprentices. The candidate must possess strong technical skills and good communication abilities, with responsibilities including risk management and developing training programs. This is a full-time position with a focus on preventive maintenance and operational optimization.

Qualifications

• 5 or more years of working experience as an Electrician in a Textile environment.
• Ability to assess modifications or new equipment requirements.
• Familiarity with low voltage systems and commercial driving.

Responsibilities

• Ensure effective predictive and preventive maintenance.
• Attend to machine breakdowns quickly to minimize downtime.
• Act as a mentor and coach to uplift people and improve motivation.

Skills

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Technical and training skills

Electrical experience

Education

Electrician Trade Test

Tools

Project Management Software

Programmable Logic Controllers

Job description

A leading engineering firm in Durban seeks a skilled Electrician with a Trade Test and over 5 years of experience in the Textile industry. The role involves ensuring effective maintenance, managing critical spares, and mentoring apprentices. The candidate must possess strong technical skills and good communication abilities, with responsibilities including risk management and developing training programs. This is a full-time position with a focus on preventive maintenance and operational optimization.