Electrical Engineer

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Location - Town / City Ugie Site Ugie Minimum Education Level Bachelors Degree | Advanced Diploma Job Advert Summary PG Bison , a proudly South African and world-class manufacturer of wood-based decorative panels and associated products, is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join our dynamic Engineering team. In this critical role, you will provide specialist electrical engineering expertise to optimise plant reliability, energy efficiency, safety, and overall operational performance across our manufacturing operations. The successful candidate will lead electrical engineering optimisation and continuous improvement initiatives, develop and implement innovative solutions to improve equipment performance, and ensure compliance with all relevant electrical regulations, standards, and industry best practices. The Electrical Engineer will also provide technical leadership and support for the planning and execution of capital projects, electrical upgrades, automation initiatives, and renewable energy projects. The role will work closely with production, maintenance, and engineering teams to identify opportunities for improvement, minimise downtime, optimise energy consumption, and enhance the long-term reliability and sustainability of the plant. Minimum Requirements - Grade 12 - Sc. Or BTech Electrical Engineering - Government Certificate of Competency or a trade will be advantageous - Computer literate - Minimum 5 years’ experience related to Electrical and project engineering specifically related to factories. - Basic knowledge of Hydraulic, ventilation, pneumatic, dust handling, fluid, press and material handling systems - Good practical calculation skills - Project management skills - Excellent fault-finding skills Duties & Responsibilities Manage electrical projects, plant modifications, and upgrades, ensuring compliance with specifications, deadlines, budgets, OHSA, and applicable electrical standards. Maintain and improve engineering standards, procedures, and technical documentation. Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives, new technologies, and engineering solutions to improve plant reliability, productivity, and product quality. Evaluate and select electrical equipment, including lifecycle costing, reliability, energy efficiency, and replacement planning. Manage equipment criticality, ensuring appropriate maintenance strategies, spares, and stock levels. Develop and maintain electrical testing, inspection, and preventative maintenance procedures. Perform electrical fault-finding and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to eliminate recurring failures and reduce unplanned downtime. Analyse electrical stoppages, maintenance history, and performance data to improve equipment reliability and plant availability. Identify opportunities to optimise energy consumption and control electrical maintenance costs. Ensure compliance with OHSA, electrical regulations, company standards, and safe working practices. Manage and maintain electrical drawings, P&IDs, manuals, and engineering documentation, ensuring all plant changes are accurately recorded. Provide technical support to management and maintenance teams on electrical engineering and safety requirements. Provide after-hours standby and technical support for critical electrical breakdowns and plant emergencies.