millwright artisan
Employ IR
South Africa
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Millwrights maintain both the mechanical and electrical side of plant machinery, which is why they are among the best-paid artisans in South Africa. A trade test is required.
Job description
Our client operates a large industrial site in the Netherlands where the reliability and availability of high-voltage installations are critical to daily operations. As a High Voltage Maintenance Specialist, you contribute directly to the integrity, safety, and continuity of the electrical installations by performing preventive and corrective maintenance.
You work in a dynamic industrial environment where safety, coordination, and technical expertise are essential, and where high-voltage systems support multiple production facilities on site.
Duties & Responsibilities
As a High Voltage Maintenance Specialist, you are (jointly) responsible for all switching activities on the industrial site. You are able to independently prepare, write, or verify switching instructions and ensure that electrical installations are safely isolated and released for work.
Your responsibilities include:
- Performing corrective and preventive maintenance, as well as modifications and adjustments to installations in accordance with applicable guidelines and instructions;
- Locating, analysing, and resolving complex electrical faults, including consultation on appropriate follow-up actions;
- Carrying out switching activities and coordinating safe isolations for internal installations and external clients on the site;
- Managing external communication and coordination related to safety measures and switching activities;
- Performing measurements on high-voltage installations;
- Supervising contractors during maintenance and project activities;
- Assessing faults and participating in turnarounds and more complex projects;
- Understanding and operating plant-specific control systems, including both hardware and software;
- Ensuring the execution of standard work processes, including administrative tasks in SAP;
Preparing reports on completed work and aligning these with the responsible engineer.
Desired Experience & Qualification
To succeed in this role, you bring solid experience in high-voltage maintenance within an industrial environment, combined with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset.
We require:
- A completed Red Seal qualification in a relevant technical field or equivalent;
- Several years of relevant experience and solid knowledge of installations in a comparable industrial environment;
- 5–10 years of work experience within the industrial sector;
- Certification according to NEN 3140 VP or IV/WV and NEN 3840 VP or IV/WV, or willingness to obtain these certifications;
- Ability to analyse complex faults and identify relationships between systems, installations, and associated software;
- A team-oriented attitude, with willingness to continue developing yourself and take responsibility;
- Leadership qualities and a problem-solving approach to technical challenges.
Package & Remuneration
At Employ IR, we provide you with the space and freedom for your own initiative and development. We believe it is important that you can apply your expertise within our organization. There is plenty of room to develop yourself and advance your career. Additionally, we offer:
- Salary between €4.357 – €5.000 gross per month, depending on experience.
- Employ IR covers work-related costs.
- 8.33% holiday allowance on top of your annual salary.
- 25 vacation days per year.
- Company car (also available for private use).
- A solid pension scheme for a secure future.
- Opportunities for career growth and additional courses.
- A stimulating work environment focused on team spirit, safety, and innovation.
Work Location: In person
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