Substation Technician: Maintain & Calibrate Grid Equipment

Placements24; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Tools provided

Training opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Welkom seeks a skilled Substation Technician to join the field operations team. You will perform hands-on maintenance, testing and repair of substation equipment to ensure reliable power distribution in the region.

The role requires an NQF Level 4/5 in Electrical Engineering or equivalent, a minimum of 3 years’ experience in substations, and proficiency in testing, commissioning, and reading schematics.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a technician in electrical substations.
• Relevant technical qualification in electrical engineering (NQF 4/5 or equivalent).
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical manuals.
• Solid understanding of electrical safety procedures and LOTO protocols.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance, testing, and inspection of substation equipment (transformers, circuit breakers, relays).
• Respond to and troubleshoot electrical faults and outages in substation environments.
• Install, commission, and calibrate new substation apparatus and protection systems.
• Adhere to safety protocols for working in high-voltage areas.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, test results, and equipment status.
• Assist senior technicians and engineers with complex repair and upgrade projects.

Skills

Substation testing

Electrical safety

LOTO

Electrical schematics

Driver's license

Education

NQF Level 4/5 in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Placements24 in Welkom seeks a skilled Substation Technician to join the field operations team. You will perform hands-on maintenance, testing and repair of substation equipment to ensure reliable power distribution in the region.

The role requires an NQF Level 4/5 in Electrical Engineering or equivalent, a minimum of 3 years’ experience in substations, and proficiency in testing, commissioning, and reading schematics.