Senior Electrician Power Generation

Senior Electrician Power Generation


Company
ExecutivePlacements.com
Location
Johannesburg
Posted
14 hours ago
Via
via LinkedIn

Job Description
Recruiter:

Hlabahlosile

Job Ref:

Cariena/Ulene

Date posted:

Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

Annual Salary

SUMMARY:

Run maintenance, fix breakdowns fast, and keep plant operations stable while leading and mentoring junior artisans

POSITION INFO:

Key Responsibilities:
• Lead electrical maintenance and fault-finding on plant equipment
• Ensure high standards of safety, reliability, and uptime
• Supervise and support junior artisans on-site
• Perform installations, repairs, and preventative maintenance
• Assist with breakdowns and root cause analysis
• Maintain compliance with electrical standards and procedures

📢 Requirements:
• Trade Tested Electrician (non-negotiable)
• Proven experience in a similar industrial / plant environment
• Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to work independently and under pressure
• Experience mentoring or supervising junior artisans
• Solid understanding of electrical systems and safety standards
• Willingness to train, coach, and develop junior team members

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