Industrial Electrician; Plant

Amanzimtoti, South Africa

Our client, an established steel manufacturing company based in Amanzimtoti, Kwa Zulu-Natal, is building a dedicated plant maintenance team and is looking for an experienced Industrial Electrician. The successful candidate will keep the plant's electrical systems safe, reliable and running to support continuous production.

• Carry out planned, preventative and breakdown maintenance on plant electrical equipment and systems.
• Diagnose and repair faults on motors, MCCs, switch gear, distribution boards and control circuits.
• Install, wire, test and commission new electrical equipment and plant modifications.
• Maintain and fault-find on variable speed drives (VSDs), soft starters and PLC-controlled systems.
• Maintain overhead cranes, conveyors, furnaces and rolling mill electrical equipment.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, single-line diagrams and wiring drawings.
• Perform insulation resistance, earth continuity and other electrical safety tests.
• Apply lock-out/tag-out and permit-to-work procedures on all electrical work.
• Complete job cards, test certificates and maintenance records accurately.
• Take part in root cause analysis of recurring electrical failures.
• Work with mechanical, instrumentation and production teams to reduce downtime.
• Be available for shift work, standby and emergency call-outs.

• Trade Tested / Red Seal Electrician.
• Wireman's Licence (Installation Electrician or Master Installation Electrician) is highly advantageous.
• Minimum 3–5 years' post-trade experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Experience in steel, foundry, heavy engineering or a similar heavy industrial environment is strongly preferred.
• Sound working knowledge of VSDs, PLCs (e.g. Siemens, Allen-Bradley) and industrial control circuits.
• Exposure to medium voltage (MV) equipment is advantageous.
• Good understanding of the OHS Act and Electrical Installation Regulations.
• Willingness to work shifts, overtime, standby and weekends.
• Valid driver's licence, clear criminal record and ability to pass a medical assessment.

Our client offers a market-related salary, depending on qualifications and experience, along with medical aid, a provident fund, overtime and standby allowances, PPE and ongoing training opportunities.