Maintenance Engineer - Industrial Machinery

Placements24; Durban; Sur place; ZAR 520 000 - 860 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical aid

Professional development

Career advancement opportunities

Résumé du poste

Placements24 in Durban seeks a skilled Maintenance Engineer to plan, implement, and oversee preventative and corrective maintenance for a range of industrial machinery. You will lead a maintenance team, manage spares, and drive reliability improvements to keep production uptime high.

The role requires a 5+ year track record in heavy manufacturing maintenance, PLC knowledge, and CMMS experience, with willingness to relocate to KwaZulu-Natal if needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years in industrial maintenance, preferably in heavy manufacturing.
• Troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Experience with PLC programming is desirable.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics.
• Leadership experience managing maintenance teams.
• Knowledge of CMMS and health and safety practices.
• Based in or willing to relocate to KwaZulu-Natal.

Responsabilités

• Develop and execute preventative maintenance schedules for plant machinery.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns to minimize production disruption.
• Oversee the maintenance team with guidance and performance management.
• Manage spare parts inventory and procurement for critical components.
• Implement continuous improvement to improve reliability and reduce costs.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental regulations.
• Maintain maintenance records and analyze equipment performance data.
• Collaborate with production teams to schedule maintenance activities.
• Assist in installation and commissioning of new machinery.

Connaissances

Leadership

Problem solving

Electrical & mechanical

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

PLC programming

Reading schematics

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Outils

CMMS

Description du poste

About the Role

Our client, a significant industrial manufacturing firm located in the bustling port city of Durban, KwaZulu-Natal , is looking for a skilled and dedicated Maintenance Engineer. This role is hands‑on and vital for ensuring the optimal performance and longevity of a wide range of industrial machinery and equipment. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, implementing, and overseeing all preventative and corrective maintenance activities. This is a critical position for maintaining production uptime and operational efficiency within a challenging manufacturing environment in Durban .

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive preventative maintenance schedules for all plant machinery and equipment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues on complex industrial machinery.
• Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns and malfunctions, ensuring minimal production disruption.
• Oversee the maintenance team, providing guidance, training, and performance management.
• Manage spare parts inventory and procurement, ensuring critical components are readily available.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment reliability and reduce maintenance costs.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations related to maintenance operations.
• Maintain detailed maintenance records and analyze equipment performance data.
• Collaborate with production teams to schedule maintenance activities effectively.
• Assist in the installation and commissioning of new machinery.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in industrial maintenance, preferably within a heavy manufacturing or production environment in Durban .
• Strong expertise in troubleshooting and repairing mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Experience with PLC programming and troubleshooting is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting technical drawings and schematics.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and experience managing maintenance teams.
• Knowledge of CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems).
• Commitment to health and safety best practices in an industrial setting.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure.
• Must be based in or willing to relocate to KwaZulu-Natal .

Benefits

• Our client provides a competitive salary, a robust benefits package including medical aid, and opportunities for professional development and further certifications. This role offers the chance to work with advanced industrial equipment and contribute significantly to the operational success of a major manufacturing enterprise in Durban . A stable work environment and clear career advancement prospects are provided for dedicated professionals.