Plant Maintenance Engineer — On-Site Leader (Richards Bay)

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Sur place; ZAR 600 000 - 900 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical aid

Provident fund

Professional growth

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Plant Maintenance Engineer for our Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal site. You will develop and implement preventative maintenance programs, troubleshoot complex mechanical and electrical issues, and lead a maintenance team to sustain peak plant performance.

You will work hands-on with CMMS systems, read schematics, manage spare parts and budgets, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance while minimizing downtime and extending equipment life.

Qualifications

• Experience as Plant Maintenance Engineer in heavy industry.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Experience with CMMS software.
• Ability to read technical drawings and schematics.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Leadership and team management capabilities.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations.
• Degree or diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering.
• On-site work at Richards Bay plant.
• Willingness to work flexible hours and standby.

Responsabilités

• Develop, implement, and manage comprehensive preventative and predictive maintenance programs for all plant machinery and equipment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic system failures in a timely manner to minimize production downtime.
• Oversee the maintenance team, including scheduling work, assigning tasks, and providing technical guidance and training.
• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with safety regulations, company policies, and environmental standards.
• Manage the maintenance budget, including spare parts inventory, contractor costs, and labour expenses.
• Work closely with the production team to understand equipment needs and to schedule maintenance activities efficiently.
• Maintain detailed records of maintenance activities, equipment history, and spare parts inventory.
• Identify opportunities for equipment upgrades and process improvements to enhance reliability and efficiency.
• Ensure the workshop and maintenance areas are kept clean, organized, and safe.
• Respond to emergency maintenance requests as needed.

Connaissances

Maintenance leadership

CMMS expertise

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Reading schematics

Safety compliance

Budget management

Team supervision

Formation

Degree/ Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering

Outils

CMMS

Technical drawings

Description du poste

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Plant Maintenance Engineer for our Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal site. You will develop and implement preventative maintenance programs, troubleshoot complex mechanical and electrical issues, and lead a maintenance team to sustain peak plant performance.

You will work hands-on with CMMS systems, read schematics, manage spare parts and budgets, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance while minimizing downtime and extending equipment life.