Plant Mechanical Engineer

Placements24; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Performance bonuses

Medical and retirement benefits

Career advancement

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 in Pretoria invites applications for a Plant Mechanical Engineer to manage and maintain all mechanical systems, ensuring reliability, efficiency, and safety of plant machinery.

You will lead maintenance activities, implement preventative maintenance, supervise CMMS usage, manage spare parts, and collaborate with production, safety, and engineering teams to optimize plant performance.

Qualifications

• 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 software.
• Proven ability to manage maintenance budgets and control costs.
• Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

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.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Rotating equipment

Maintenance budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CMMS

Job description

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.