Senior Electrical Technician

SUMMARY:
My client is looking for an experienced Electrical Technician to join their Port Elizabeth Factory.

POSITION INFO:
This person is responsible for delivering electrical engineering and technical support to ensure optimal equipment availability, operational efficiency, and safety within the plant.
If you’re a hands-on technical professional with strong PLC and robotics experience in a manufacturing environment, this opportunity is for you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform reactive, planned, and preventative maintenance across plant equipment and systems.
• Conduct fault finding, diagnostics, and root cause analysis on electrical and electronic systems.
• Maintain and programme PLCs and robotic systems to ensure process capability and efficiency.
• Ensure all maintenance job cards are completed and closed accurately.
• Provide electrical engineering support aligned with production requirements.
• Maintain machine process capability and equipment reliability.
• Ensure compliance with company controls, procedures, and regulatory standards.
• Identify risks, report deviations, and support cost-control initiatives.
• Build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Promote a culture of accountability, integrity, and continuous improvement.

• National Diploma in Electrical or Electronic Engineering (NQF 6).
• Red Seal Electrical
• Up to 8 years’ experience as an Electrical/Electronic Technician in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience with PLCs and robotic systems.
• Computer literate (MS Office, ERP systems, MES).

• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Action-oriented and detail-driven.
• Effective planning and organising skills.
• Resilient and able to work under pressure.
• Customer-focused with strong communication skills.
• High level of integrity and accountability.