Senior Industrial Maintenance Engineer – Lead & Optimize

Placements24

George

On-site

ZAR 600,000 - 900,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Salary incentives
Medical aid
Retirement fund contributions
Relocation assistance
Training opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Industrial Maintenance Engineer to oversee maintenance operations in George. You will develop maintenance strategies, lead a team of technicians, and ensure safety and environmental compliance to maximise uptime.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering, at least 5 years in industrial maintenance, and strong knowledge of PLC systems, motor controls, and CMMS.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering.
  • Minimum of 5 years in industrial maintenance in manufacturing.
  • Experience leading a maintenance team.
  • Strong knowledge of PLC systems, motor controls, and industrial automation.
  • Familiarity with CMMS.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute preventative maintenance plans for plant machinery.
  • Lead and train a team of maintenance technicians.
  • Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems to identify root causes.
  • Manage spare parts inventory and procurement.
  • Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
  • Implement new maintenance technologies to improve efficiency and reduce costs.

Skills

Leadership
Problem-solving
Project management
Industrial automation
PLC systems
Motor controls

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Industrial Maintenance Engineer to oversee maintenance operations in George. You will develop maintenance strategies, lead a team of technicians, and ensure safety and environmental compliance to maximise uptime.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering, at least 5 years in industrial maintenance, and strong knowledge of PLC systems, motor controls, and CMMS.

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