Lead Turbine Vibration & Diagnostics Engineer

Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 1,500,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd in Gauteng seeks a Chief Engineer for Vibration and Diagnostics to lead the Turbine Specialised Services Section, delivering vibration monitoring, diagnostics and on-site balancing for power generation plants.

The role requires extensive experience in vibration analysis, on-line systems, and leading large engineering teams, with ISO/SHEQ awareness and a strong safety and reliability mindset. Travel may be required across locations.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree with mechanical focus and professional registration.
• Proven track record in vibration monitoring and diagnostics for large power plants.
• Experience across on-line systems, balancing, and data interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Lead vibration specialist activities and team development.
• Deliver vibration monitoring and diagnostics for turbine systems.
• Coordinate maintenance and reliability improvements.
• Manage safety, quality, and environmental requirements.
• Develop relationships with operations and maintenance teams.

Skills

Turbo Generator Engineering

Maintenance

Refurbishment

Overhaul

Strategic analysis

Problem-solving

Team leadership

Technical negotiation

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

MS Projects

CAD

English communication

Vibration monitoring

Diagnostics

Education

BSc Eng / BEng / BTech Eng Mechanical

ECSA Professional Registration

Master’s Degree (credit for experience)

Doctorate Degree credit

Tools

SCI RBM Ware

CSI OilView

CSI MotoView

Siemens System 1 VibroCam

DM2000

Viper

Alstom EPRO

Job description

Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd in Gauteng seeks a Chief Engineer for Vibration and Diagnostics to lead the Turbine Specialised Services Section, delivering vibration monitoring, diagnostics and on-site balancing for power generation plants.

The role requires extensive experience in vibration analysis, on-line systems, and leading large engineering teams, with ISO/SHEQ awareness and a strong safety and reliability mindset. Travel may be required across locations.