Industrial Electrician
What you will enjoy doing
- Electrical Maintenance: Maintain single/three-phase and low-to-medium voltage plant equipment to maximize availability.
- Fault Diagnostics: Rapidly troubleshoot and repair complex electrical breakdowns to minimize production downtime.
- Instrumentation & Control: Calibrate, test, and maintain field loops including flow, pressure, level, and temperature sensors.
- Drives & Automation: Monitor and service VSDs, soft starters, DOL/Star-Delta panels, and automated systems.
- Drawing Interpretation: Read and update complex electrical schematics, wiring layouts, single-line diagrams, and P&IDs.
- PLC & Network Diagnostics: Trace PLC logic faults and troubleshoot industrial networks (Profinet/Profibus).
- Technical Reporting & CMMS: Compile shift handovers, logs, and capture accurate asset/spares data in the CMMS.
- Root Cause Analysis: Participate in technical RCA investigations on equipment failures to implement permanent solutions.
- Safety & SANS Compliance: Adhere strictly to the OHS Act, LOTO procedures, and SANS 10142 codes.
- Audit & Portfolio Prep: Maintain statutory service logs, checklists, and calibration files for external audits.
- Team Supervision: Coordinate and supervise site contractors, apprentices, and technical assistants.
- Spares & Project Planning: Scope upcoming technical jobs, define bills of materials, and manage workshop inventory.
- Documentation: Draft standard operating procedures (SOPs), troubleshooting guides, and one-point technical lessons.
- Mechanical & 5S Support: Assist with fabrication, welding, and rigging during shutdowns; maintain 5S standards.
- Operational Flexibility: Execute 24/7 continuous shift cycles, standby rotations, and required emergency overtime
What makes you great
- Expert knowledge of electrical/instrumentation testing tools (multi-meters, insulation/clamp meters).
- Strong technical literacy with the ability to write analytical breakdown and engineering reports.
- Clear understanding of production metrics, 5S principles, and industrial risk/safety practices.
- Analytical decision-making, attention to precision, and ability to work under tight downtime pressure
- Qualifications: Electrical Trade Test Certificate (Red Seal Essential). (Wireman's License advantageous)
- Education: Full N6 Engineering Certificate or higher.
- Experience: At least 5 years post-apprenticeship experience in an industrial manufacturing environment (Plastics/Packaging advantageous).
- Logistics: Valid Code 08 (Code B) driver's licence and reliable own transport.
- IT Literacy: Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
- Clearance: Clear criminal record and traceable references
What you can expect working with us
- Dynamic and International working environment in a stable and growing family business
- Market Related salary and benefits
- Rewarding and promoting your individual performance
- Opportunity to proactively share your own ideas.
Should you not be contacted within two weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
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ALPLA RECYCLING SA (PTY) LTD
ms Nelly Mbanjwa, Human Resources
Erf 1619, North Point
4420 Ballito