Trade Tested Electrician

Ultra Pharmaceutical And Medical Placements; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultra Pharmaceutical and Medical Placements seeks a Site Electrician to join a major pharmaceutical/FMCG plant in Midrand. The role requires trade-tested status and relevant plant experience to support GMP-regulated production.

You will maintain electrical systems, perform preventive and predictive maintenance, and ensure safe, compliant operation of electrical distribution, switchgear, MCCs, drives, and HVAC systems. Strong documentation and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Trade-tested electrician with pharmaceutical/FMCG exposure.
• Experience in GMP-regulated facilities is essential.
• Experience with electrical distribution systems, PLC/VSD, HVAC controls, and energy management.

Responsibilities

• Maintain electrical infrastructure: switchgear, MCCs, motors, drives and control panels.
• Perform preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance and calibration support.
• Ensure GMP, OHS and quality compliance; document activities for audits.
• Respond to breakdowns, diagnose faults and implement corrective actions.
• Support commissioning, qualification and validation activities where required.
• Maintain spare parts inventory and CMMS records.

Skills

Trade Tested

GMP compliance

Teamwork

Communication

Education

N4/N5/N6 Electrical Engineering

Wireman’s Licence (Adv)

PLC Training (Adv)

GMP Training (Adv)

Tools

CMMS systems

HVAC controls

Job description

Leading medical / pharmaceutical manufacturer is looking for a Site Electrician to join their plant in Midrand. Individuals who apply must be Trade Tested and have relevant experience with FMCG or pharmaceutical manufacturing plants.

The Electrician is responsible for the maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, installation, inspection, testing, calibration support, and optimization of all electrical systems and equipment within the manufacturing, utilities, laboratories, warehousing, and facility infrastructure areas

The incumbent ensures the safe, reliability, and compliant operation of electrical distribution systems, motor control centers, electrical panels, drives, instrumentation, HVAC electrical systems, generators, compressors, purified water systems, and GMP-critical infrastructure. The role supports compliance with GMP, SAHPRA, OHS Act, quality, safety, and operational requirements while ensuring maximum equipment reliability and plant availability.

The primary objective of the Artisan: Electrician is to ensure the safe, complaint, and uninterrupted operation of electrical systems through effective execution of preventative, predictive, corrective, and improvement maintenance activities. The role is responsible for maintaining electrical equipment in a validated and operational state, reducing downtime, supporting production schedules, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving continuous improvement initiatives that improve safety, reliability, quality, and energy efficiency

Qualification & Experience Required :

• Wireman’s license is an advantage
• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in pharmaceutical or FMCG manufacturing environments
• N4/N5/N6 Electrical Engineering Qualification
• Wireman’s Licence (Advantageous)
• PLC Training (Advantageous)
• GMP Training (Advantageous). Experience in GMP-regulated facilities
• Experience with calibration and validation support activities
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience in pharmaceutical, FMCG, food, or regulated industries - essential
• Experience with electrical distribution systems
• Experience with PLC and VSD systems - essential
• Experience with HVAC electrical controls - essential
• Experience with emergency power systems.
• Experience with CMMS systems
• Experience with GMP-regulated environments
• Communication and teamwork skills
• GMP and pharmaceutical regulations
• SAHPRA regulatory requirements
• Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Electrical installations and distribution systems
• Electrical fault finding and diagnostics
• Motors, drives, starters and MCCs
• PLC and HMI systems
• Instrumentation and controls
• HVAC electrical systems.
• Generators and UPS systems
• Compressed air systems
• Water treatment and purified water systems
• Preventative and predictive maintenance
• Electrical drawings and schematics
• Root Cause Analysis methodologies
• CAPA systems
• Risk assessment techniques
• Maintenance planning and scheduling
• Commissioning and qualification support
• CMMS systems
• Microsoft Office applications
• Technical report writing
• Communication and teamwork skills

Key Job Outputs

Electrical Systems Maintenance

Operate, inspect and maintain electrical infrastructure, switchgear, MCCs, motors, drives and control panels. Conduct inspections and monitor equipment condition. Maintain operational records.

Preventative Maintenance

Execute preventative maintenance according to approved schedules. Inspect equipment, replace worn components and update maintenance records. Minimize utility downtime and production interruptions.

Compliance, GMP and Quality

Adhere to GMP, SOPs, engineering standards and statutory requirements. Complete documentation accurately and support audits.

Breakdown Maintenance and Repairs

Respond to breakdowns, diagnose faults, repair electrical systems, perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.

Utility System Compliance

Maintain electrical systems associated with HVAC, chillers, compressors, purified water systems, generators and facility infrastructure.

Spare Parts and Asset Management

Assist with management of critical spare parts inventory. Ensure proper use and care of tools and equipment. Recommend stock replenishment requirements. Support effective asset management practices.

Energy and Cost Optimisation

Monitor utility consumption and operating efficiencies. Identify energy-saving opportunities. Reduce utility losses and wastage. Support sustainability initiatives. Assist in achieving utility cost reduction targets.

Health, Safety and Environmental Compliance

Comply with OHS Act requirements and company safety procedures. Wear required PPE at all times. Participate in risk assessments and toolbox talks. Report safety hazards, incidents and near misses immediately. Apply safe working practices and permit-to-work procedures. Maintain excellent housekeeping standards in accordance with 5S principles.

Continuous Improvement

Participate in continuous improvement initiatives. Support implementation of engineering and maintenance best practices. Identify opportunities to improve maintenance processes and reduce costs. Support implementation of engineering projects and technical improvements. Recommend equipment upgrades and process improvements. Assist with installation and commissioning of new equipment.

Adhoc

Perform any other duties as may reasonably be required from time to time, in line with the scope of the role, organizational requirements and the incumbent’s skills, qualifications and level of responsibility. Support Production shift patterns.