Plant Mechanical Engineer: Maintenance & Reliability

Placements24; Durban; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement benefits

Career advancement

Training & development

Secure work environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Durban seeks an experienced Plant Mechanical Engineer to oversee mechanical operations and maintenance of the facility. You will troubleshoot, implement preventative maintenance strategies, and manage capital improvement projects to keep plant machinery in peak condition.

The role requires hands-on problem-solving, strong knowledge of rotating equipment, hydraulics, and CMMS, with a focus on safety and reliability to support production goals in KwaZulu-Natal.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 5+ years in plant/industrial maintenance.
• Experience with rotating equipment, hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Proficiency in reading engineering drawings and schematics.
• Hands-on diagnostic and problem-solving approach.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive preventative maintenance schedules.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical failures and identify root causes.
• Oversee major mechanical installations and upgrades with safety compliance.
• Manage spare parts inventory and coordinate with suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
• Analyze equipment data to improve efficiency and reduce costs.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

CMMS

Rotating equipment

Diagnostics

Problem solving

Spare parts management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CMMS software

Job description

Placements24 in Durban seeks an experienced Plant Mechanical Engineer to oversee mechanical operations and maintenance of the facility. You will troubleshoot, implement preventative maintenance strategies, and manage capital improvement projects to keep plant machinery in peak condition.

The role requires hands-on problem-solving, strong knowledge of rotating equipment, hydraulics, and CMMS, with a focus on safety and reliability to support production goals in KwaZulu-Natal.