Maintenance Engineer

JustTheJob.co.za; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 450,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company seeks a Maintenance Engineer in Johannesburg to manage maintenance operations, ensuring compliance with safety and legal standards. The ideal candidate will have a professional engineering qualification, significant experience in the petrochemical industry, and strong project management and communication skills. This role offers an opportunity to join a global team committed to innovation and safety in energy.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in operations.
• Knowledge of LPG equipment manufacturing preferred.
• Driver's license and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Manage maintenance systems and compliance with regulations.
• Prepare monthly performance reports and conduct safety inspections.
• Provide training for staff on safety-critical activities.

Skills

Communication

Planning

Project Management

Problem Solving

Education

Professional qualification / certification in Engineering (mechanical or electrical)

Tools

MS Office

SAP

Job description

Maintenance Engineer - Johannesburg, South Africa

Location: Johannesburg, South Africa

Company: TOTALGAZ SOUTHERN AFRICA (PTY) LTD

Field: Maintenance / Inspection / Technologies

Experience: Minimum 3 years

Candidate Profile

1. Professional qualification / certification in Engineering (mechanical or electrical) or equivalent
2. 4-5 years working experience in operations within the downstream petrochemical or LPG industry
3. Knowledge of LPG equipment manufacturing, e.g., cylinders, valves, tanks, pumps (advantageous)
4. Good understanding of relevant legislation impacting LPG / petrochemical installations and equipment (e.g., OHS Act, SANS Regulations)
5. Strong communication skills (verbal and non-verbal)
6. Excellent planning and organizational abilities
7. Project evaluation and management skills
8. Computer proficiency in MS Office, SAP, etc.
9. Results-driven and assertive
10. Strategic and holistic thinking
11. Problem-solving and decision-making capabilities
12. Driver’s license
13. Willingness to travel between depots in different regions

Activities

1. Manage geographic locations: 1 main (Seveso) depot and 3 regional depots
2. Comply with national and local regulatory requirements and municipal bylaws; oversee fully licensed construction and operation activities
3. Adhere to internal Group HSE standards, often more stringent than external regulations and competitors

Context and Environment

1. Health and Safety:
   • Ensure compliance with HSE policies, rules, guidelines, and legal requirements
   • Promote a safe working environment and contribute to HSE KPIs and risk reduction
   • Enforce HSE competency requirements within area of responsibility
   • Monitor and manage One Maestro, Maestro log, and Integrity management systems
2. Key Responsibilities:
   • Establish and evaluate preventive maintenance systems (SharePoint, CMMS, SAP) and address non-compliances
   • Prepare monthly maintenance performance reports based on KPIs
   • Carry out depot maintenance in accordance with legislative and group standards (frequency)
   • Investigate breakdowns, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions
   • Manage maintenance spares and equipment integrity
   • Perform safety-critical barrier inspections, loop tests, and maintenance activities
   • Report and record safety-critical barrier non-conformances (CMMs)
   • Keep Safety Critical matrix current and updated
   • Complete monthly Integrity KPI reports
   • Co-sign contractor work permits
   • Initiate Management of Change (MoC) for SCB infrastructure modifications
   • Participate in integrity monitoring meetings
   • Support site manager with action plans for non-conformances, safety tours, audits, and depot surveys
   • Assist with handling downgraded modes or major integrity threats, including reporting and corrective actions
3. People Management:
   • Provide training to new and existing staff for safety-critical and environmental activities ensuring competence

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