Electrical Technician

Location: Turffontein


Job Title: Electrical Technician
Location: Vaal Triangle
Industry: Water Treatment/Mining
Type: Permanent / Environment: Maintenance electrical systems

About the Role
Water Treatment Solutions company has a vacancy for an electrical maintenance technician. You will be responsible for the preventative and corrective maintenance of electrical systems and equipment at the Vaal triangle site. This includes fault-finding, repairs, electrical safety inspections, and ensuring optimal plant performance in compliance with ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001, the Mine Health and Safety Act, and relevant electrical safety standards.


What you'll be doing

- Preventative & Corrective Maintenance:
o Perform scheduled maintenance and inspections of electrical panels, MCCs, motors, and wiring.
o Carry out cleaning, tightening, and testing of electrical connections as per OEM and SANS standards.
o Diagnose and resolve electrical faults and equipment failures to reduce plant downtime.
- Operational Support:
o Monitor performance of electrically driven equipment (e.g., pumps, blowers, RO systems).
o Assist with installation, modification, and commissioning of new electrical equipment.
o Supervise high-risk electrical tasks requiring permits and isolation procedures.
- Documentation & Reporting:
o Maintain accurate maintenance records, test results, and repair logs.
o Log maintenance data for ISO and internal reporting.
o Recommend improvements or upgrades based on condition monitoring and trends.
o Coordinate with procurement to ensure availability of electrical spares.
- Safety, Health & Environmental (SHE) Compliance:
o Adhere to site and legal safety protocols, including lock-out procedures.
o Wear required PPE, including mining-specific protective gear.
o Participate in safety inspections and report incidents or hazards immediately.
o Maintain clean, organised, and electrically safe work areas.

What you'll need

- Education:
o Matric (Grade 12).
o Trade Test Certificate (Electrician) or Diploma in Electrical Engineering.
- Experience:
o Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in electrical systems maintenance.
- License & Other Requirements:
o Valid Code B Driver’s License.
o Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical documentation.
o Computer literacy (Microsoft Office Suite).
o Willingness to work shifts, weekends, and participate in standby rotation.
- Technical Skills:
o In depth knowledge of motor, control panels, MCCs, VSDs, transformers, relays, and general low-voltage installations.
o Proficient in electrical fault-finding and troubleshooting using diagnostic tools.
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Experience with PLC systems (basic I/O checks, signal tracing, resets).
o Familiarity with instrumentation, sensors, and process control equipment.
o Use of testing equipment: multimeters, insulation testers, clamp meters.
- Safety & Compliance:
o Adherence to site-specific Health, Safety and Environmental protocols.
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Certifications:

Working at Heights, Confined Space Entry, Hand and Power Tool Training.
o Knowledge of SANS 10142-1 wiring code.
o Risk assessment and permit-to-work knowledge (electrical isolations, lockout).

A Few Things to Know

- Must be willing to work at other sites as operationally required.
- Must comply with all company and client policies.
- The company reserves the right to assign duties as needed within the scope of electrical maintenance and support.
- Behavioural Traits:
o Safety-conscious and technically meticulous.
o Analytical thinker with strong problem-solving ability.
o Professional, reliable, and able to work independently or within a team.
o Effective communicator with all levels of site personnel.

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