Chief Engineer Vibration and Diagnostics ERI

Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 1,500,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd in Gauteng seeks a Chief Engineer for Vibration and Diagnostics to lead the Turbine Specialised Services Section, delivering vibration monitoring, diagnostics and on-site balancing for power generation plants.

The role requires extensive experience in vibration analysis, on-line systems, and leading large engineering teams, with ISO/SHEQ awareness and a strong safety and reliability mindset. Travel may be required across locations.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree with mechanical focus and professional registration.
• Proven track record in vibration monitoring and diagnostics for large power plants.
• Experience across on-line systems, balancing, and data interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Lead vibration specialist activities and team development.
• Deliver vibration monitoring and diagnostics for turbine systems.
• Coordinate maintenance and reliability improvements.
• Manage safety, quality, and environmental requirements.
• Develop relationships with operations and maintenance teams.

Skills

Turbo Generator Engineering

Maintenance

Refurbishment

Overhaul

Strategic analysis

Problem-solving

Team leadership

Technical negotiation

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

MS Projects

CAD

English communication

Vibration monitoring

Diagnostics

Education

BSc Eng / BEng / BTech Eng Mechanical

ECSA Professional Registration

Master’s Degree (credit for experience)

Doctorate Degree credit

Tools

SCI RBM Ware

CSI OilView

CSI MotoView

Siemens System 1 VibroCam

DM2000

Viper

Alstom EPRO

Job description

Chief Engineer Vibration and Diagnostics ERI

Listing status: Under Review

Apply by: 10 June 2026

Position summary

Industry: Electricity, Energy & Water Supply

Job category: Mechanical Engineering

Location: Gauteng

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: No

Introduction

Position: Chief Engineer Vibration and Diagnostics Area of specialization: Take full overall responsibility for the Turbine Specialised Services Section to provide a specialised machinery vibration monitoring, diagnostic and management service on power generation related plant, through remote on-line systems including routine and non-routine vibration analysis, machinery diagnostics, and remote or on-site in situ balancing servicesTask Grade:M18Type of Vacancy: Internal and ExternalDepartment: EngineeringBusiness Unit: Turbo Gen ServicesLocation: RoshervilleNo of Positions:X1

Skills

• Above average technical competency in field Turbo Generator Engineering, Maintenance, Refurbishment and overhaul
• Above average strategic analytical and problem-solving skills
• High level of management skills
• High level investigative skills and technical negotiating skills
• High level of computer Literacy in MS Word, Ms Excel, MS Power Point, Ms Projects and CAD
• Effective English communication skills and able to communicate at all levels in organization
• Sound technical knowledge of station maintenance and centreline including protection

Knowledge

• Above average Engineering and technical knowledge of Turbo Generator and power generation equipment, components and systems.
• Knowledge of quality management systems and relevant ISO Standards
• Knowledge of the OHSA, Construction regulations and Environmental Regulations

Attributes

• The Incumbent will be required to travel extensively nationally and internally based on business requirements
• Must have the ability to effectively lead and direct a large team of engineers

SHEQ Responsibilities

• Continuous improvement: Ensure that your administration document is current, and include your SHEQ objectives ensure that all legal appointments are valid and in place for your area of control.
• SHEQ Compliance: As a Section 8 & 9 appointee, you are to ensure that the duties of the employer as contemplated in the Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993 are properly discharged and all legal appointment are valid and in place for your area control
• Reduce Rework: Measure and report on Rework vs. Revenue for your department monthly and ensure you reduce rework to less than 0.5% of your turnover
• ISO and OHSAS Certification: Ensure that all activities are carried out
• Audit Rating: Maintain an audit score of less than 2 and/or receive no major audit findings

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the development and enhancement of vibration specialist skills
• Business Plan Objectives
• Safety Health Environment and Quality
• Key Relationship Management
• Performance and Development

Qualification(s)

• BSc Eng/B Eng/BTech Eng Mechanical
• Plus, ECSA Professional Registration
• Master’s Degree count for 2 Years experience, Doctorate Degree count for 3 Years experience.

Experience

• 15 years post Graduate Engineering that includes 12 Years experience specifically in the Engineering aspects related to the specific product/service and with above average technical competency and experience in Engineering aspects related to the specific product/service with ability to function across disciplines
• Experience specifically related to the Engineering aspect of Vibration Monitoring and Diagnostics, on large power generation steam and gas Turbo generator plant including
• SCI RBM Ware; CSI OilView ,CSI MotoView;
• On-Line Systems (DM2000 and System 1 V 5.1 to 5.51 Siemens VibroCam 5000,Viper and Alstom EPRO),
• Velocity and Displacement probes Locations
• Orientations on the units, vibration protection capabilities I.e. interfacing with DCS, alarms and trips settings.
• Vibration Monitoring and analysis, multi shaft balancing, Tribology, Thermography, Laser Alignment and ultrasound vibration Testing
• Experience of quality management systems and relevant ISO standards
• Experience of the OHSA, construction Regulations and Environmental Regulation

“If you have not been contacted within 28 days after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.”

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