Plant Operations Mechanical Engineer – Port Elizabeth

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybride; ZAR 600 000 - 900 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical aid

Pension fund

Annual leave

Bonuses

Career advancement

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for our Port Elizabeth facility to oversee and optimize mechanical systems, ensuring safety and reliability. The role focuses on maintenance planning, troubleshooting, and driving continuous improvements to boost productivity and reduce downtime.

You will lead a team of technicians, collaborate with production, and implement robust preventive maintenance programs in a dynamic industrial setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and 5+ years in mechanical engineering or plant operations.
• Experience in preventive and predictive maintenance planning and execution.
• Strong diagnostic and root-cause analysis skills.
• Effective leadership and communication in a hands-on, fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to relocate to Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, if needed.

Responsabilités

• Oversee maintenance, repair, and operational efficiency of all mechanical systems and machinery.
• Develop and implement preventative and predictive maintenance programs to minimize downtime.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical failures, identify root causes and implement timely corrective actions.
• Manage a team of maintenance technicians, providing technical guidance and support.
• Ensure all mechanical operations comply with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Collaborate with production teams to ensure machinery availability for production schedules.
• Contribute to installation and commissioning of new equipment.
• Conduct performance analysis of mechanical systems and recommend upgrades for efficiency.

Connaissances

Team leadership

Troubleshooting

Maintenance planning

Industrial machinery

CMMS

Problem solving

HSE compliance

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Outils

CMMS

Description du poste

Placements24 is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for our Port Elizabeth facility to oversee and optimize mechanical systems, ensuring safety and reliability. The role focuses on maintenance planning, troubleshooting, and driving continuous improvements to boost productivity and reduce downtime.

You will lead a team of technicians, collaborate with production, and implement robust preventive maintenance programs in a dynamic industrial setting.