Industrial Mechanical Engineer

Placements24; Mossel Bay; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

Career advancement

Relocation assistance

Scenic Mossel Bay area

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Industrial Mechanical Engineer to enhance operational efficiency and production capabilities in Mossel Bay. The role focuses on maintaining and improving complex machinery, troubleshooting, and leading upgrade projects in a major industrial setting.

You will implement preventative maintenance, work with safety standards, and collaborate with production teams to optimize performance, contributing to continuous improvement and uptime in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent practical experience.
• 8+ years of hands-on experience in industrial mechanical engineering.
• Strong knowledge of industrial machinery, hydraulics, pneumatics, and power transmission systems.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting engineering drawings and schematics.
• Experience with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems).
• Excellent diagnostic skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving in Mossel Bay.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, maintain, and improve industrial mechanical systems and equipment.
• Develop and implement preventative and predictive maintenance programs to minimize downtime.
• Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical failures, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
• Manage projects for equipment upgrades, installations, and modifications.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and industry best practices in all mechanical operations.
• Collaborate with operations and production teams to optimize machine performance and efficiency.

Skills

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Power transmission systems

Reading drawings

CMMS

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a seasoned Industrial Mechanical Engineer to enhance their operational efficiency and production capabilities in Mossel Bay . This role is critical for maintaining and improving complex industrial machinery and processes, ensuring maximum uptime and productivity. You will be involved in troubleshooting, maintenance planning, system upgrades, and the implementation of new technologies. This position offers a unique opportunity to apply your extensive mechanical engineering expertise within a significant industrial setting in Mossel Bay , contributing to a company that values innovation and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze, maintain, and improve industrial mechanical systems and equipment.
• Develop and implement preventative and predictive maintenance programs to minimize downtime.
• Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical failures, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
• Manage projects for equipment upgrades, installations, and modifications.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and industry best practices in all mechanical operations.
• Collaborate with operations and production teams to optimize machine performance and efficiency.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent practical experience.
• 8+ years of hands-on experience in industrial mechanical engineering.
• Strong knowledge of industrial machinery, hydraulics, pneumatics, and power transmission systems.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting engineering drawings and schematics.
• Experience with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems).
• Excellent diagnostic skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving in Mossel Bay .

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance incentives.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund contributions.
• Opportunities for career advancement within a major industrial player.
• Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates.
• A challenging and rewarding work environment in the scenic Mossel Bay region.