Rotating Equipment Mechanical Engineer

Placements24; Upington; On-site; ZAR 850,000 - 1,150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonuses

Medical insurance

Retirement benefits

Professional development programmes

Stable work environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Rotating Equipment Mechanical Engineer to oversee the integrity, reliability and performance of rotating machinery such as pumps, turbines, and compressors. The role focuses on minimizing downtime and optimizing output at facilities in Mahikeng, within the North West region.

The ideal candidate holds a Mechanical Engineering degree with 6+ years of rotating equipment experience and proficiency in RCM and predictive maintenance, plus CAD skills for analysis and design

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 6+ years of specialized experience with rotating equipment.
• Experience with reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) and predictive maintenance techniques.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical design, analysis, and troubleshooting for rotating equipment.
• Develop and implement inspection, testing, and maintenance strategies for critical assets.
• Conduct RCFA and recommend corrective actions.
• Provide technical support for procurement, installation and commissioning of new rotating equipment.
• Ensure adherence to industry standards and best practices in rotating machinery management.
• Collaborate with operations and maintenance teams to enhance reliability and performance.

Skills

Rotating equipment knowledge

RCM & predictive maintenance

Mechanical problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is actively recruiting for a specialized Rotating Equipment Mechanical Engineer to join their operations in Mahikeng . This critical role focuses on the mechanical integrity, reliability, and performance of rotating machinery, such as pumps, turbines, compressors, and motors. You will be responsible for ensuring these vital assets operate efficiently and safely, minimizing downtime and optimizing operational output. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with deep expertise in rotating equipment to apply their skills in a significant industrial capacity within the North West province.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical design, analysis, and troubleshooting for a wide range of rotating equipment.
• Develop and implement inspection, testing, and maintenance strategies for critical rotating assets.
• Conduct root cause failure analysis (RCFA) on equipment malfunctions and recommend corrective actions.
• Provide technical support for the procurement, installation, and commissioning of new rotating equipment.
• Ensure adherence to industry standards and best practices in the management of rotating machinery.
• Collaborate with operations and maintenance teams to enhance equipment reliability and performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum of 6 years of specialized experience with rotating equipment.
• In-depth knowledge of pump, compressor, and turbine technologies and their mechanical principles.
• Experience with reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) and predictive maintenance techniques.
• Proficiency in relevant analysis tools and CAD software .
• Strong understanding of failure modes and mechanisms specific to rotating machinery.

Benefits

• A competitive salary structure with performance-based bonuses.
• Opportunities to work with advanced industrial equipment and technologies.
• Comprehensive medical insurance and retirement benefits.
• Professional development programs focused on specialized engineering fields.
• A stable and secure work environment in a key industrial region.