Maintenance Engineer

Rheinmetall; Wellington; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense technology company is seeking a Maintenance Engineer in Wellington, South Africa. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of plant maintenance experience, including 3 years in a supervisory role. Responsibilities include planning maintenance, ensuring compliance with OHS Act, and developing maintenance strategies. This position offers a competitive compensation package, career development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Medical Schemes

Extensive Employee Assistance Program

Career development opportunities

Subsidized canteen on site

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in plant maintenance with 3 years in a supervisory/management role.
• Knowledge of hazardous chemicals, including explosives, preferred.
• Sound knowledge of OHS Act and legal standards is important.

Responsibilities

• Plan and maintain manufacturing equipment according to OHS Act regulations.
• Develop maintenance plans to meet business objectives.
• Monitor equipment failures and suggest process changes.

Skills

Plant maintenance experience

Project management

Financial management skills

Computer literacy

Education

BEng/BSc or BTech in Mechanical Engineering

Government Certificate Competency (GCC Factories)

Tools

Excel

Matlab

Python

Job description

Overview

PURPOSE OF THE JOB: The Maintenance Engineer is responsible to plan and maintain manufacturing equipment according OHS Act regulations, RCM and according to manufacturer’s specifications. Minimize down time and make sure production is not affected by either planned or unplanned maintenance. The Maintenance Engineer performs routine equipment maintenance, troubleshoot issues and effects the necessary improvements to the maintenance system as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate the integration of the operational plans with engineering systems to ensure maximum plant availability according to organisational objectives.
• Provide technical support to the plants on engineering related matters to minimize downtime and possible engineering risks.
• Develop short, medium and long-term maintenance plans to meet business objectives.
• Analyse and interpret maintenance trends and variances, and initiate change.
• Ensure compliance to legislative requirements, engineering standards and specifications.
• Coordinate the preparation of all maintenance related project technical documents to ensure that the technical content and cost are within the scope of work.
• Monitor frequency and modes of equipment failures, breakdowns, accidents and overtime to drive root cause analysis and suggest changes to processes and equipment to prevent reoccurrences.
• Participate in the maintenance budgeting process annually.
• Prepare weekly and monthly maintenance reports using systemic and qualitative data.
• Provide on-the-job coaching to the technicians and artisans in the team and develop their ability to perform predictive maintenance and problem solving.

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• BEng/BSc or BTech in Mechanical Engineering.
• Government Certificate Competency (GCC Factories) and/or registration as PR Eng/PR-Tech Eng. would be advantageous.
• At least 5 years of experience in plant maintenance of which 3 years should have been in a supervisory/management role.
• Experience in Project Management would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of hazardous chemicals, in particular explosives, is preferred
• Sound knowledge of OHS Act and Legal Liability, including ISO 55000, 45001, 14001 and 9001 standards are important.
• Financial management skills would be advantageous.
• Computer literacy is essential, i.e. design and data analysis, system modelling (utilizing Excel, Matlab, Python or similar tools)

What We Offer You

• Competitive compensation package with incentive bonus and pension fund
• Medical Schemes
• Stable employer background
• Opportunity to work on major projects within our Weapons and Ammunition Division
• Extensive Employee Assistance Program to support overall health and wellbeing
• Career development and progress opportunities
• Individual and diverse training opportunities and programs (Bursary Schemes)
• Subsidized canteen on site with themed days and multiple dietary options
• Innovative and dynamic working environment and culture
• Work as part of a team with real purpose in what we do
• Participation in (international) Rheinmetall activities and events

Contact Information

Jose Pedro 021 864 7006