Maintenance Engineer

Sappi; Ngodwana; On-site; ZAR 450,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the industry is seeking a skilled Maintenance Engineer to optimize plant production through efficient maintenance strategies. You will oversee technical teams, ensure compliance with safety and quality standards, and manage equipment reliability in a heavy industrial environment. This position demands significant experience and a relevant engineering qualification, making it an exciting opportunity to contribute to a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ maintenance experience in a heavy industry environment.
• Supervisory experience is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Ensure SHEQ compliance and guide technical teams in safety regulations.
• Drive proactive maintenance and minimize unplanned downtime.
• Monitor equipment failures and suggest process changes.

Skills

Compliance

Predictive Maintenance

Root Cause Analysis

Project Management

Budget Control

SAP System Usage

Team Leadership

Education

BSc/BEng/BTech/Advanced Diploma in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Government Certificate of Competency (Factories)

Job description

Join Our Team as a Maintenance Engineer!

We are seeking a highly skilled Maintenance Engineer to provide efficient, cost-effective maintenance and engineering support to optimize plant production safely and in compliance with legal standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure SHEQ Compliance: Guide the technical team to strictly follow all safety, health, environmental, and quality policies, procedures, and work instructions, including permit requirements and lockout procedures.
• Drive Proactive Maintenance: Implement and improve predictive and preventative maintenance techniques to minimize unplanned downtime, plan maintenance schedules, and manage equipment uptime.
• Manage Plant Reliability: Monitor equipment failures, conduct root cause analyses, and suggest process and equipment changes to prevent recurrence.
• Oversee Projects and Compliance: Manage equipment renewal and capital projects, ensure legal and regulatory compliance, and guide plant modifications.
• Control Budgets and Costs: Participate in annual maintenance budgeting, monitor expenses, approve requisitions, and identify cost-effective design or plant changes.
• Utilize SAP System: Log all maintenance activities in SAP, evaluate adherence to processes, and review bills of material and management of change (MOC) temporary changes.
• Lead Technical Team: Oversee recruitment, performance management, development, and provide on-the-job coaching to the technical/maintenance team.
• Foster Collaboration & Reporting: Actively participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, build customer relationships, and prepare comprehensive maintenance reports.

Minimum Requirements:

• BSc/BEng/BTech/Advance Diploma in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Possession of a Government Certificate of Competency (Factories) is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 5 years’ maintenance experience in a heavy industry environment.
• Supervisory experience is beneficial.

Apply today to become part of our dynamic team!