Plant Mechanical Engineer

Placements24; Gauteng; In loco; ZAR 900.000 - 1.300.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Bonuses

Medical & Retirement

Career growth

Stable environment

Paid time off

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 is seeking a Plant Mechanical Engineer for our client in Pretoria. You will manage and maintain all mechanical systems, ensuring reliability, efficiency and safety of plant machinery, and drive preventative maintenance programs.

You will work closely with production, maintenance and safety teams to optimize operations and minimize downtime in a busy manufacturing environment, with a focus on CMMS, budgeting and continuous improvement.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a relevant technical qualification.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in plant maintenance and mechanical engineering within manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of industrial machinery, hydraulics, pneumatics and rotating equipment.
• Experience with CMMS software and maintenance budgeting.

Mansioni

• Develop and implement preventative and predictive maintenance programs for plant machinery.
• Oversee installation, repair and overhaul of mechanical equipment with minimal disruption.
• Conduct regular inspections and implement timely corrective actions.
• Manage spare parts inventory and ensure availability of critical components.
• Troubleshoot failures, diagnose root causes and implement solutions.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental regulations.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Problem solving

Decision making

Budget management

Team coordination

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Strumenti

CMMS software

Descrizione del lavoro

About the Role

Our client, a major player in the manufacturing sector, is seeking a proactive and experienced Plant Mechanical Engineer to manage and maintain all mechanical systems within their facility in Pretoria . This critical role involves ensuring the reliability, efficiency, and safety of all plant machinery and equipment, minimizing downtime, and implementing preventative maintenance strategies. You will work closely with production, maintenance, and safety teams to optimize operational performance and uphold the highest standards of industrial engineering in a busy manufacturing environment based in Pretoria .

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive preventative and predictive maintenance programs for all plant machinery.
• Oversee the installation, repair, and overhaul of mechanical equipment, ensuring minimal disruption to production schedules.
• Conduct regular inspections of plant machinery to identify potential issues and implement timely corrective actions.
• Manage spare parts inventory and ensure availability of critical components.
• Troubleshoot mechanical failures, diagnose root causes, and implement effective solutions.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations related to mechanical operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a relevant technical qualification.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in plant maintenance and mechanical engineering within a manufacturing setting.
• Strong knowledge of industrial machinery, hydraulics, pneumatics, and rotating equipment.
• Experience with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) software.
• Proven ability to manage maintenance budgets and control costs.
• Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Benefits

• Competitive annual remuneration and performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for career advancement and specialized training.
• A stable and secure working environment within a leading industrial company in Pretoria .
• Generous paid time off.