Maintenance Technician (High Voltage Specialist)

Recruiter:

MC Technology Staffing

Job Ref:

JHB000764/KdV

Date posted:

Wednesday, July 9, 2025

Location:

Hoogeveen, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Are you a high-voltage specialist with a strong sense of responsibility and a passion for safe and efficient electrical systems? Then this role is for you. Our client operates a key site in Delfzijl where high-voltage switching and maintenance are vital to the operation of industrial facilities. As a Maintenance High Voltage Specialist, you will be part of a multidisciplinary team that ensures availability, reliability, and safety of critical installations.

In this critical role, you will oversee high-voltage maintenance and switching operations across multiple plants on the industrial site in Delfzijl. You will draft and review switching plans, coordinate isolation procedures, and communicate with external and internal stakeholders to ensure safe work environments.

POSITION INFO:
Key responsibilities:

Execute corrective and preventive maintenance on high-voltage installations
Draft and validate switching instructions and documentation
Carry out electrical testing and fault analysis
Supervise external contractors and ensure compliance with safety procedures
Contribute to shutdowns, turnarounds, and complex electrical projects
Ensure data accuracy and planning updates in SAP maintenance systems

You’ll work closely with engineers and production teams, acting as the key point of contact during high-risk operations and major maintenance events.

To qualify for this role, you should have:

Ability to assess complex electrical faults and safety-critical conditions
Experience with software-based and hardware-based control systems
Familiarity with SAP or equivalent maintenance systems
A Red Seal qualification or equivalent technical diploma in Electrical Engineering
5–10 years of relevant experience in high-voltage operations
Certified or willing to be certified in NEN 3140 VP/IV/WV and NEN 3840 VP/IV/WV
Fluent in Afrikaans and English – and motivated to learn Dutch

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