Facilities Engineer: Plant Ops, Maintenance & Projects

Placements24; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 in Benoni, Gauteng, South Africa, seeks a proactive Facilities Engineer to support plant operations. You will oversee maintenance, manage capital projects, and ensure safety and environmental compliance across all facility assets.

The ideal candidate has a solid mechanical or electrical engineering background, hands-on troubleshooting ability, and experience coordinating with contractors to keep plant uptime high.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering required.
• Experience in Oil & Gas facilities preferred.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex plant issues.
• Strong understanding of safety and environmental standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the maintenance and repair of plant facilities and equipment.
• Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Manage small to medium-sized capital projects, including scope definition, budgeting, and execution.
• Ensure all facilities and operations comply with safety, health, and environmental regulations.
• Troubleshoot operational issues and implement effective solutions.
• Coordinate with external contractors and vendors for maintenance and project work.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, equipment history, and asset management data.
• Support the planning and execution of plant turnarounds and shutdowns.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Electrical engineering

Maintenance planning

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Facilities Engineer - Plant Operations Support

About the Role Our client, a prominent entity in the Oil & Gas sector, is seeking a skilled and proactive Facilities Engineer to support plant operations in Benoni, Gauteng . This role is critical for ensuring the reliable and efficient functioning of all plant infrastructure and equipment. The Facilities Engineer will be responsible for overseeing maintenance activities, managing capital projects related to facility upgrades, and ensuring compliance with safety and environmental standards. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in mechanical or electrical engineering and have a proven ability to troubleshoot complex operational issues. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the operational excellence of a key facility within South Africa 's industrial landscape. Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the maintenance and repair of plant facilities and equipment.
• Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Manage small to medium-sized capital projects, including scope definition, budgeting, and execution.
• Ensure all facilities and operations comply with safety, health, and environmental regulations.
• Troubleshoot operational issues and implement effective solutions.
• Coordinate with external contractors and vendors for maintenance and project work.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, equipment history, and asset management data.
• Support the planning and execution of plant turnarounds and shutdowns.