Electrical Plant Maintenance Superintendent

SUMMARY:
Are you an experienced Electrical Engineering professional with a proven track record in leading maintenance teams within a heavy manufacturing environment?

We are seeking a highly skilled Electrical Plant Maintenance Superintendent to lead our Electrical Maintenance Department and ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of all plant electrical systems. This is an excellent opportunity for a results-driven leader who is passionate about maintenance excellence, operational reliability, and continuous improvement.

POSITION INFO:
Are you an experienced Electrical Engineering professional with a proven track record in leading maintenance teams within a heavy manufacturing environment? We are seeking a highly skilled Electrical Plant Maintenance Superintendent to lead our Electrical Maintenance Department and ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of all plant electrical systems. This is an excellent opportunity for a results-driven leader who is passionate about maintenance excellence, operational reliability, and continuous improvement. About the Role The Electrical Plant Maintenance Superintendent will be responsible for managing all aspects of the Electrical Maintenance Department, including the maintenance of manufacturing electrical systems, departmental budgets, maintenance planning, statutory compliance, and the leadership of multiple shifts of Maintenance Supervisors and Electricians. The successful candidate will play a critical role in improving plant reliability, reducing downtime, ensuring compliance with electrical safety legislation, and supporting future plant development projects. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage the Electrical Maintenance Department across multiple shifts. Supervise, coach, mentor, and develop Maintenance Supervisors and Electricians. Plan, organise, lead, and control all electrical maintenance activities. Develop and implement preventative and predictive maintenance strategies aligned with Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) principles. Maximise equipment reliability, plant availability, and production efficiency. Manage maintenance budgets, labour costs, purchasing, and electrical spares inventory. Coordinate planned maintenance shutdowns and major plant maintenance activities. Conduct performance evaluations and implement technical development plans for employees. Drive Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and continuous improvement initiatives. Support capital projects, equipment upgrades, and future production capacity expansions. Ensure all electrical systems comply with applicable engineering standards, SABS requirements, and the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Ensure statutory inspections are completed accurately and within required timeframes. Promote a strong safety culture through risk management, safety talks, and proactive hazard identification. Liaise with production, engineering, contractors, and external service providers to ensure maintenance work is completed safely, efficiently, and on schedule. Develop and maintain maintenance procedures, quality standards, and departmental operating practices. Provide technical support, research, and engineering advice to improve plant performance and reliability. Minimum Requirements BSc or BTech Degree in Electrical Engineering or Qualified Electrician (Trade Test). Minimum 10 years' post-qualification experience in electrical maintenance. Minimum 5 years' experience in a maintenance management or supervisory leadership role. Previous experience within a heavy manufacturing, processing, foundry, metals, mining, or industrial environment will be highly advantageous. Safety Management and Risk Management experience. Ability to provide contactable employment references. Qualifications and certifications must be verifiable. Technical Expertise The successful candidate should possess extensive knowledge of: Low Voltage (LV) and Medium Voltage (MV) electrical systems Electrical distribution networks Substations and transformers Motor Control Centres (MCCs) Variable Speed Drives (VSDs) PLC fault finding and diagnostics Electrical protection relay systems Vacuum circuit breakers Industrial furnaces Switchgear maintenance and optimisation Panel design and wiring Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) Condition monitoring Reliability engineering Preventative and predictive maintenance systems Electrical statutory compliance Energy management and efficiency initiatives Maintenance planning and shutdown coordination Please send your cv to