Lead Maintenance Engineer - Heavy Industry

Placements24; Randfontein; Sur place; ZAR 1 200 000 - 1 800 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary & bonuses

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

Relocation assistance

Career development

Annual leave

Safety-focused environment

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Maintenance Engineer to oversee all maintenance operations at our Rustenburg facility. You will lead a team of technicians and engineers, drive preventive and predictive maintenance, and ensure uptime and safety across heavy industrial equipment.

The role requires a Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering degree with 8+ years in industrial maintenance, including 3+ years in leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering.
• 8+ years in industrial maintenance with 3+ years in leadership or supervision.
• Experience with heavy industrial machinery (crushers, conveyors, mills, mobile equipment).
• Strong knowledge of maintenance planning, scheduling, and CMMS.
• Proven leadership and ability to motivate a technical team.
• Excellent understanding of maintenance best practices including condition monitoring and RCM.
• Proficiency in root cause analysis techniques.
• Strong financial acumen and experience managing department budgets.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Based in or willing to relocate to Rustenburg area.

Responsabilités

• Develop and manage preventive and predictive maintenance programs for all plant equipment.
• Lead and mentor a team of maintenance technicians and engineers.
• Oversee planning and execution of maintenance activities with minimal production disruption.
• Conduct RCA for equipment failures and implement corrective actions.
• Manage maintenance budgets including labor, parts, and contractors.
• Maintain detailed records of maintenance activities and equipment history.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Collaborate with production and engineering to optimize reliability.
• Evaluate and implement new maintenance technologies and methodologies.
• Participate in capital expenditure projects for replacements and upgrades.

Connaissances

Leadership & supervision

CMMS proficiency

Root cause analysis

Maintenance planning

Budget management

Industrial mechanical knowledge

Safety compliance

Stakeholder communication

Relocation willingness

RCM understanding

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering

Outils

CMMS

Description du poste

About the Role

Our client, a major player in the mining and heavy industry sector, is looking for an experienced and dedicated Lead Maintenance Engineer to oversee and manage all maintenance operations at their facility in Rustenburg, North West, ZA . This critical role demands a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of maintaining large-scale industrial machinery and infrastructure. You will lead a team of skilled technicians and engineers, ensuring maximum uptime, operational efficiency, and adherence to the highest safety standards. Your expertise will be vital in developing and implementing proactive maintenance strategies, managing budgets, and continuously improving maintenance processes. This is a challenging yet rewarding position for a seasoned professional looking to make a significant impact in a demanding operational environment. The successful candidate will be instrumental in driving reliability and performance across the site.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage comprehensive preventive and predictive maintenance programs for all plant equipment.
• Lead, mentor, and supervise a team of maintenance technicians and engineers, fostering a culture of high performance and safety.
• Oversee the planning and execution of scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.
• Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) for equipment failures and implement corrective actions.
• Manage maintenance budgets, including labor, parts, and contractor costs, ensuring cost-effectiveness.
• Maintain detailed records of maintenance activities, equipment history, and spare parts inventory.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations related to maintenance operations.
• Collaborate with production and engineering departments to optimize equipment reliability and performance.
• Evaluate and implement new maintenance technologies and methodologies to enhance efficiency.
• Participate in capital expenditure projects related to equipment upgrades and replacements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in industrial maintenance, with at least 3 years in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Extensive experience with heavy industrial machinery, such as crushers, conveyors, mills, and mobile equipment.
• Strong knowledge of maintenance planning, scheduling, and CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems).
• Proven ability to lead and motivate a technical team.
• Excellent understanding of maintenance best practices, including condition monitoring and reliability-centered maintenance (RCM).
• Proficiency in root cause analysis techniques.
• Strong financial acumen and experience managing departmental budgets.
• Exceptional problem-solving, decision-making, and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Must be based in or willing to relocate to the Rustenburg, North West, ZA area.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund contributions.
• Relocation assistance available for the right candidate.
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
• Exposure to large-scale, complex industrial operations.
• Dynamic and safety-focused work environment.
• Annual leave and other statutory benefits.