Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and reliable Trade Tested Electrical Engineer to join our team within a demanding heavy engineering environment. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise, hands-on maintenance experience, and the ability to work confidently on complex electrical systems to ensure safe, efficient, and continuous plant operations.
Key Responsibilities:

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on heavy industrial electrical machinery and plant equipment.
• Diagnose and resolve faults on motors, MCC panels, switchgear, VSDs, PLC-controlled systems, HV/LV distribution equipment, and associated control circuits.
• Install, test, and commission electrical equipment, ensuring full compliance with SANS standards, OHS Act, ISO requirements, and OEM specifications.
• Interpret and update technical documents including electrical drawings, schematics, P&IDs, and wiring diagrams.
• Conduct routine inspections and perform testing such as insulation resistance, earth loop impedance, motor testing, and thermographic assessments.
• Manage and maintain electrical power distribution systems, including generators, UPS units, transformers, and plant substations.
• Ensure strict adherence to SHEQ guidelines, lockout/tagout procedures, and safe isolation practices.
• Support engineering projects related to equipment upgrades, plant modifications, expansions, and optimisation.
• Participate in root cause analysis, continuous improvement initiatives, and reliability programs to enhance equipment performance.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, job cards, technical reports, and update CMMS systems.

Minimum Requirements:

• Trade Test Certificate - Electrician (Red Seal).
• Relevant Electrical Engineering qualification (N3-N6 or equivalent).
• Minimum 3-5 years' experience in a heavy engineering, manufacturing, mining, or similar high-pressure environment.
• Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems, PLCs, VSDs, motors, MCCs, and fault-finding techniques.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and electrical schematics.
• Strong understanding of OHS Act, SANS standards, and safe work procedures.
• Willingness to work shifts, standby, and overtime when required.

For more information please contact:
Katekani Makhubela

Skills Required