Rotating Equipment Mechanical Engineer

Placements24; Sol Plaatje Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Relocation assistance

Stable work environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Rotating Equipment Mechanical Engineer to manage the lifecycle of critical rotating machinery in Upington. The role focuses on reliability, performance, and safety of pumps, compressors, turbines, and motors, including specification, installation, maintenance strategy development, and troubleshooting of rotating assets.

The ideal candidate will have deep technical expertise in rotating equipment, a proactive asset-management approach, and a strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience focused on rotating equipment in an industrial setting.
• In-depth knowledge of rotating machinery operation, failure modes, and maintenance.
• Familiarity with condition monitoring techniques (e.g., vibration analysis, thermography).
• Experience with API standards and other relevant industry specifications is highly desirable.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement maintenance strategies for all rotating equipment, including predictive and preventive maintenance programs.
• Specify, select, and procure new rotating equipment, ensuring compliance with technical requirements and standards.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts for equipment failures, conducting root cause analysis and recommending corrective actions.
• Review and approve mechanical designs related to rotating equipment installations and modifications.
• Monitor equipment performance data and implement measures to optimize efficiency and reliability.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant industry codes, standards, and safety regulations.

Skills

Rotating Equipment

Maintenance Strategy

Root Cause Analysis

Vibration Analysis

Thermography

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

API Standards

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a major entity in the industrial and process sector, is seeking an experienced Rotating Equipment Mechanical Engineer to manage and oversee the lifecycle of critical rotating machinery in Upington . This role is vital for ensuring the reliability, performance, and safety of equipment such as pumps, compressors, turbines, and motors. You will be involved in specification, selection, installation, maintenance strategy development, and troubleshooting of these essential mechanical assets. The ideal candidate possesses deep technical expertise in rotating equipment, a proactive approach to asset management, and a strong commitment to operational excellence and plant safety, contributing significantly to the efficient and reliable operation of industrial facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement maintenance strategies for all rotating equipment , including predictive and preventive maintenance programs.
• Specify, select, and procure new rotating equipment, ensuring compliance with technical requirements and standards.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts for equipment failures, conducting root cause analysis and recommending corrective actions.
• Review and approve mechanical designs related to rotating equipment installations and modifications.
• Monitor equipment performance data and implement measures to optimize efficiency and reliability.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant industry codes, standards, and safety regulations .

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering .
• Minimum of 7 years of experience focused on rotating equipment in an industrial setting.
• In-depth knowledge of various types of rotating machinery, including their operation, failure modes, and maintenance.
• Familiarity with condition monitoring techniques (e.g., vibration analysis, thermography).
• Experience with API standards and other relevant industry specifications is highly desirable.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities to work with critical industrial assets and advanced technologies.
• Significant opportunities for professional development and specialized training.
• Relocation assistance to the Upington region may be provided.
• A stable and secure work environment with a focus on operational reliability.
• Direct impact on plant uptime and operational efficiency.