Our client is searching for an Electrical Engineer to join their team in MpumalangaWork Description:Responsible for ensuring factory machines produce the required product quality and quantity per the company's Production and Strategic Plan, adhering to factory and environmental legislation.Key Responsibilities:Project Management & Modifications:Oversee projects and modifications, ensuring compliance with OHASA, specifications, and deadlines.Engage in future planning, recommend new technology, and process enhancements, and evaluate equipment lifecycle.Plant Maintenance & Classification:Classify and maintain equipment, focus on critical assets, and manage stock levels for necessary spares.Develop and implement test procedures, conduct periodic efficiency checks, and optimize equipment performance.Operating & Maintenance Procedures:Create and standardize operating procedures to achieve optimal production and quality.Analyze and update engineering documentation, replacing outdated information to maintain accuracy.Root Cause Analysis & Energy Optimization:Conduct root cause analysis for equipment stoppages, focusing on energy efficiency and reducing pollution.Assist in mechanical maintenance as needed and work to minimize downtime.Safety, Health, Environment, & Quality (SHEQ):Adhere to safety, health, and environmental regulations; report hazards promptly and ensure compliance.Support SHEQ initiatives, promoting a safe work culture and continuous quality improvements.Instrument & Standby Maintenance:Perform regular instrument maintenance, and downtime analysis, and ensure system reliability.Be available for 24/7 standby duty to address any plant maintenance emergencies.Required Skills, Knowledge, & Competencies:Qualifications:B.Sc.
Electrical Engineering,N6 & Government Certificate of Competency (GCC)T4 & Government Certificate of Competency.
(GCC)Technical Knowledge:Proficient in PLCs, HV/LV equipment, process principles, and instrumentation.5+ years of experience in electrical and project engineering, ideally in factory environments.Competencies:Physical: Good health and eyesight (not colour-blind).Cognitive: Strong problem-solving skills, systematic, structured, and quality-oriented, with strong mathematical and analytical abilities.Emotional: Mature individual with high EQ, persuasive communication skills, effective listening, and decisiveness.Additional Skills: Computer literate, strong knowledge of OHASA standards, and team-oriented.