Hybrid Maintenance Engineer - Proactive Plant Reliability

Placements24; Paarl; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 950,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

WhatJobs Direct seeks a qualified Maintenance Engineer to join our team at a Paarl facility in the Western Cape. You will develop preventive and predictive maintenance programs, diagnose faults, and manage schedules to minimize downtime and maximize efficiency.

The ideal candidate has a minimum of 5 years in industrial maintenance, a relevant engineering degree, CMMS experience, and strong problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years in industrial maintenance.
• Experience with CMMS software.
• Ability to read technical drawings and schematics.
• Proven fault-finding across mechanical/electrical/hydraulic systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Diagnostics and troubleshooting of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• Perform timely repairs to minimize downtime.
• Maintain maintenance records and parts inventory.
• Manage maintenance workshop and tools/spares.
• Coordinate with production for minimal disruption.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental policies.
• Identify equipment upgrade opportunities.
• Train junior staff and operators.
• Oversee external contractors and project work.
• Stay updated with new maintenance technologies.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Reading schematics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CMMS

Job description

WhatJobs Direct seeks a qualified Maintenance Engineer to join our team at a Paarl facility in the Western Cape. You will develop preventive and predictive maintenance programs, diagnose faults, and manage schedules to minimize downtime and maximize efficiency.

The ideal candidate has a minimum of 5 years in industrial maintenance, a relevant engineering degree, CMMS experience, and strong problem-solving skills.