Mine Equipment Reliability Engineer

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Mine Maintenance Engineer for an on-site role near Soweto, Gauteng, ZA. The position focuses on ensuring the reliability of mining equipment and plant machinery, minimizing downtime, and optimizing maintenance processes.

The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical or electrical engineering background with extensive experience in heavy mining machinery, a proactive mindset, sharp diagnostic skills, and a deep commitment to safety and reliability in operations.

Qualifications

• Background in mechanical or electrical engineering.
• Extensive experience maintaining heavy mining machinery.
• Proactive with strong diagnostic skills.
• Commitment to safety and operational reliability.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs.
• Oversee repairs and establish maintenance procedures.
• Manage spare parts inventory and procurement.
• Lead and supervise the maintenance team on-site.

Skills

Maintenance planning

Mechanical engineering

Electrical engineering

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Mine Maintenance Engineer for an on-site role near Soweto, Gauteng, ZA. The position focuses on ensuring the reliability of mining equipment and plant machinery, minimizing downtime, and optimizing maintenance processes.

The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical or electrical engineering background with extensive experience in heavy mining machinery, a proactive mindset, sharp diagnostic skills, and a deep commitment to safety and reliability in operations.