Rotating Equipment Engineer – Pumps & Turbines

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Presencial; ZAR 900.000 - 1.300.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical aid

Provident fund

Performance bonus

Relocation assistance

Professional development

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Rotating Equipment Mechanical Engineer for our client in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. The role focuses on specification, selection, installation, maintenance and troubleshooting of pumps, compressors, turbines and gearboxes, ensuring reliability and safety in heavy industrial operations.

You will lead vibration analysis, RCFA, and maintenance strategies, work with vendors, and support operations to optimize equipment performance across our client's

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 6+ years in rotating equipment engineering.
• Experience in oil, gas, chemical or heavy industry sectors.
• Knowledge of pump hydraulics, turbine principles, seals and shaft dynamics.

Responsabilidades

• Specify, procure, and select rotating equipment per project specs.
• Oversee installation, alignment, and commissioning of rotating machinery.
• Develop maintenance strategies including vibration and oil analyses.
• Perform RCFA on rotating equipment failures and implement corrective actions.
• Provide technical support to maintenance and operations teams in Richards Bay.
• Review mechanical design modifications and repair procedures.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental standards and company policies.
• Maintain records of performance, maintenance history and failure trends.
• Collaborate with vendors and service providers for quality workmanship.
• Stay updated with advancements in rotating equipment and reliability practices.

Conocimientos

Rotating equipment

Vibration analysis

RCM

Predictive maintenance

Reliability engineering

Analytical skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Herramientas

Performance analysis software

Condition monitoring tools

Vibration analysis tools

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Rotating Equipment Mechanical Engineer for our client in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. The role focuses on specification, selection, installation, maintenance and troubleshooting of pumps, compressors, turbines and gearboxes, ensuring reliability and safety in heavy industrial operations.

You will lead vibration analysis, RCFA, and maintenance strategies, work with vendors, and support operations to optimize equipment performance across our client's