Rotating Equipment Engineer

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health & retirement benefits

Projects in Richards Bay

Learning & development

Safe working environment

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a specialist Rotating Equipment Engineer in Richards Bay to design, install, maintain, and troubleshoot pumps, compressors, turbines, and motors. The role focuses on reliability, efficiency, and asset integrity within a major port-area operation.

The engineer will develop predictive and preventive strategies, review vendor proposals, and ensure adherence to safety and environmental standards while driving continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 6 years hands-on experience with rotating equipment (pumps, compressors, turbines).
• Strong knowledge of API standards and industry best practices.
• Experience with maintenance planning and execution.
• Familiarity with vibration analysis and condition monitoring is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Specify, select, and procure rotating equipment for various industrial applications.
• Develop and implement maintenance strategies for rotating machinery.
• Conduct performance testing and condition monitoring of equipment.
• Troubleshoot operational issues and propose reliability improvements.
• Review vendor proposals and ensure safety and environmental compliance.
• Ensure all activities comply with safety regulations and environmental standards.

Skills

Rotating equipment

Maintenance planning

Failure analysis

Vibration analysis

Condition monitoring

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a specialist Rotating Equipment Engineer to enhance their technical expertise in Richards Bay. This critical role involves the design, specification, installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of all rotating machinery, including pumps, compressors, turbines, and motors. You will be responsible for ensuring the reliability, efficiency, and safety of these vital assets within our operations. This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated engineer to make a significant impact in a key industrial port city, contributing to operational excellence and asset integrity.

Key Responsibilities

• Specify, select, and procure rotating equipment for various industrial applications.
• Develop and implement predictive and preventive maintenance strategies for rotating machinery.
• Conduct performance testing and condition monitoring of equipment.
• Troubleshoot operational issues and provide engineering solutions to improve reliability.
• Review equipment design and installation proposals from vendors and contractors.
• Ensure all activities comply with safety regulations and environmental standards.

Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• A minimum of 6 years of hands-on experience with rotating equipment, such as pumps, compressors, and turbines.
• Strong knowledge of API standards and industry best practices for rotating machinery.
• Experience with maintenance planning and execution.
• Ability to analyze equipment failures and recommend corrective actions.
• Familiarity with vibration analysis and other condition monitoring techniques is advantageous.

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration package with performance incentives.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
• Exposure to large-scale industrial projects in the Richards Bay area.
• Continuous learning and development opportunities.
• A stable and safety-focused work environment.