Mechanical Maintanance Engineer

Lwandisa Holdings; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Lwandisa Holdings is seeking a seasoned Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to plan, coordinate and oversee rehabilitation of pumps, motors, gearboxes and rotating equipment on site in South Africa.

You will develop preventative and predictive maintenance programmes, perform fault investigations, read engineering drawings and support maintenance teams to improve plant reliability and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or BTech/BEng in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineer/Engineering Technologist or eligibility for registration will be advantageous.
• Minimum 5 years' relevant experience in mechanical maintenance, engineering and industrial plant environments.
• Proven experience in maintenance of pumps, motors, gearboxes, bearings, valves, piping systems and rotating equipment.
• Experience in preventative, predictive and corrective maintenance programmes.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical fault finding, root cause analysis and equipment reliability.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, P&IDs, technical specifications and equipment manuals.
• Experience in planning and coordinating shutdowns and major maintenance activities.
• Knowledge of maintenance management systems and maintenance scheduling.
• Sound understanding of Occupational Health and Safety requirements and SHEQ systems.
• Strong technical report-writing, problem-solving, communication and leadership skills.
• Valid driver's licence.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and oversee mechanical maintenance activities.
• Develop and implement preventative and predictive maintenance programmes.
• Monitor the performance and reliability of mechanical plant and equipment.
• Conduct mechanical inspections, condition assessments and fault investigations.
• Diagnose equipment failures and perform root cause analysis.
• Develop corrective actions to minimise equipment downtime and recurring failures.
• Coordinate maintenance of pumps, motors, gearboxes, valves, piping and rotating equipment.
• Prepare maintenance schedules, job plans and technical work instructions.
• Provide technical support to Mechanical Fitters, Boilermakers and other maintenance personnel.
• Plan and supervise plant shutdowns, equipment overhauls and major repairs.
• Review engineering drawings, technical specifications and equipment documentation.
• Monitor maintenance costs, spare parts requirements and equipment performance.
• Prepare technical reports, maintenance records and equipment performance reports.
• Ensure maintenance activities comply with company SHEQ requirements, legislation and engineering standards.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, plant availability and maintenance efficiency.

Skills

Mechanical fault finding

Root cause analysis

Equipment reliability

Reading drawings

P&IDs interpretation

Shutdown planning

Education

Bachelor's degree or BTech/BEng in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or BTech/BEng in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent recognised qualification
• Registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineer/Professional Engineering Technologist or eligibility for registration will be advantageous
• Minimum 5 years' relevant experience in mechanical maintenance, engineering and industrial plant environments
• Proven experience in maintenance of pumps, motors, gearboxes, bearings, valves, piping systems and rotating equipment
• Experience in preventative, predictive and corrective maintenance programmes
• Strong knowledge of mechanical fault finding, root cause analysis and equipment reliability
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, P&IDs, technical specifications and equipment manuals
• Experience in planning and coordinating shutdowns and major maintenance activities
• Knowledge of maintenance management systems and maintenance scheduling
• Sound understanding of Occupational Health and Safety requirements and SHEQ systems
• Strong technical report-writing, problem-solving, communication and leadership skills
• Valid driver's licence

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and oversee mechanical maintenance activities
• Develop and implement preventative and predictive maintenance programmes
• Monitor the performance and reliability of mechanical plant and equipment
• Conduct mechanical inspections, condition assessments and fault investigations
• Diagnose equipment failures and perform root cause analysis
• Develop corrective actions to minimise equipment downtime and recurring failures
• Coordinate maintenance of pumps, motors, gearboxes, valves, piping and rotating equipment
• Prepare maintenance schedules, job plans and technical work instructions
• Provide technical support to Mechanical Fitters, Boilermakers and other maintenance personnel
• Plan and supervise plant shutdowns, equipment overhauls and major repairs
• Review engineering drawings, technical specifications and equipment documentation
• Monitor maintenance costs, spare parts requirements and equipment performance
• Prepare technical reports, maintenance records and equipment performance reports
• Ensure maintenance activities comply with company SHEQ requirements, legislation and engineering standards
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, plant availability and maintenance efficiency