Substation Technician

Placements24; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical & pension

On-the-job training

Stable employment

Gauteng power grid impact

Job summary

Placements24 in Pretoria is seeking a diligent Substation Technician to join our client's team. You will perform hands-on maintenance, testing and repair of high-voltage substations to ensure grid reliability and safety.

The role requires at least 4 years in a substation environment, a technical electrical qualification, and proficiency with protection relays, switchgear and testing equipment. Strict adherence to safety protocols is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to perform maintenance and testing on high-voltage substations.
• Experience with protection relays, switchgear, and associated control systems.
• Strong commitment to safety and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance, inspection, and servicing of substation equipment including transformers, circuit breakers, and switchgear.
• Conduct preventative and corrective maintenance on substation assets.
• Perform testing and calibration of protection relays and control systems.
• Respond to faults and emergencies within the substation environment.
• Ensure work complies with safety regulations and procedures.
• Maintain detailed logs of maintenance activities and equipment performance.

Skills

Substation maintenance

High-voltage systems

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Control systems testing

Education

Electrical Engineering qualification

Tools

Testing equipment for substations

Job description

About the Role

Our client requires a diligent and safety-conscious Substation Technician to join their dedicated team in Pretoria . This essential role involves the hands-on maintenance, testing, and repair of electrical equipment within high-voltage substations, playing a critical part in maintaining the stability and integrity of the national electricity grid. You will work on a variety of complex equipment, ensuring operational readiness and compliance with stringent safety standards. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled technician to contribute directly to the reliable delivery of power across the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance, inspection, and servicing of substation equipment, including transformers, circuit breakers, and switchgear.
• Conduct preventative and corrective maintenance on all substation assets.
• Perform testing and calibration of protection relays and control systems.
• Respond to and troubleshoot faults and emergencies within the substation environment.
• Ensure all work is performed in strict accordance with safety regulations and company procedures.
• Maintain detailed logs and records of all maintenance activities and equipment performance.

Requirements

• Relevant technical qualification in Electrical Engineering or similar discipline.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience working in a substation environment.
• Strong understanding of high-voltage electrical systems and equipment.
• Proficiency in using specialized testing equipment for substations.
• Valid certification in working at heights and working with live low-voltage systems.
• Commitment to safety and adherence to strict operational protocols.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and regular performance reviews.
• Comprehensive medical and pension benefits.
• On-the-job training and opportunities for specialization.
• Stable employment within the critical energy infrastructure sector .
• Contribution to the reliable functioning of the power grid in the Gauteng region .