Hybrid Specialist: Specialized Equipment Maintenance Engineer

Placements24; Pietermaritzburg; Hybride; ZAR 650 000 - 850 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical benefits

Retirement plan

Generous leave

Training & certifications

State-of-the-art equipment

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Specialized Equipment Maintenance Engineer for its Pietermaritzburg operations. The role balances on-site hands-on maintenance with remote reporting, analysis, and planning to keep complex machinery running reliably.

The ideal candidate has a strong engineering background, excellent diagnostic skills, and a proactive mindset for maintaining cutting-edge equipment while collaborating with production and other departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Mechatronic Engineering.
• 4–6 years in maintenance engineering for specialized industrial equipment.
• Ability to diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical and control systems.
• Experience with preventative and predictive maintenance techniques.
• Proficient in reading engineering drawings and manuals.

Responsabilités

• Develop and implement preventative maintenance plans for specialized machinery.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and control faults.
• Perform repairs and replace faulty components to minimize downtime.
• Analyze equipment data to identify trends and optimize maintenance.
• Coordinate with production to align maintenance with operations.
• Calibrate and test equipment to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Maintain detailed maintenance records and performance metrics.
• Stay updated on new maintenance techniques and technologies.
• Uphold safety and environmental standards during maintenance.
• Contribute to continuous improvement for reliability and efficiency.

Connaissances

Diagnostics & troubleshooting

Mechanical and electrical knowledge

Analytical thinking

Teamwork & communication

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Mechatronic Engineering

Outils

Thermography

Vibration analysis

Engineering drawings

Description du poste

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Specialized Equipment Maintenance Engineer for its Pietermaritzburg operations. The role balances on-site hands-on maintenance with remote reporting, analysis, and planning to keep complex machinery running reliably.

The ideal candidate has a strong engineering background, excellent diagnostic skills, and a proactive mindset for maintaining cutting-edge equipment while collaborating with production and other departments.