Electrical Technician (Senior)

Key Responsibilities

Technical Support & Maintenance

• Perform reactive, planned, and preventative maintenance activities.
• Conduct fault finding, diagnostics, repairs, and root cause analysis on plant equipment.
• Ensure all maintenance job cards are accurately completed and closed.
• Maintain and optimise machine process capabilities.
• Program, maintain, and troubleshoot PLCs and robotic systems.
• Provide electrical engineering services aligned with production requirements.
• Stay up to date with equipment and process requirements using maintenance manuals and production documentation.
• Provide ad hoc technical support across the factory as required.

Compliance

• Operate in accordance with company policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Identify and report risks or areas of concern to management.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
• Maintain accurate documentation and prevent wasteful or irregular expenditure.

Customer Service

• Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Resolve technical issues efficiently while upholding company values and service standards.

Cost Control

• Promote responsible and transparent use of company resources.
• Monitor and control expenditure within approved budget limits.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce operational costs.
• Report any deviations from financial guidelines to the direct manager.

Technical Skills & Knowledge

• Computer literacy (MS Office Suite).
• Experience with ERP Systems and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES).
• Strong proficiency in PLC programming and robotic systems.

Key Competencies

• Action-oriented and proactive.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Effective planning and organisational ability.
• Customer-focused mindset.
• Resilient and adaptable in a production environment.
• High attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Minimum Requirements

• National Diploma in Electronic / Electrical Engineering (NQF 6).
• Qualified Artisan with a Trade Test.

• Up to 8 years experience as an Electronic / Electrical Technician within a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience working with PLCs