Senior Maintenance Engineer – Heavy Industrial Machinery

Placements24; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 550,000 - 850,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 in Bloemfontein is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Engineer to ensure reliable operation of heavy industrial machinery. You will develop preventive and predictive maintenance programs, diagnose complex faults, and oversee installation and commissioning of new equipment.

The role emphasizes safety, root cause analysis, spare parts control, and collaboration with production to minimize downtime while driving reliability and efficiency in the Free State facility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years in maintenance engineering within heavy industrial/manufacturing.
• Experience diagnosing/mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• Proficient with PLCs, VFDs and industrial control systems.
• Experience with CMMS software.
• Ability to read technical drawings and schematics.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to safety and environmental practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and manage preventive and predictive maintenance schedules for all industrial machinery.
• Diagnose and repair complex mechanical, electrical and hydraulic system failures.
• Oversee installation and commissioning of new machinery and equipment.
• Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) for equipment failures and implement corrective actions.
• Manage spare parts inventory and ensure availability of critical components.
• Develop and maintain maintenance records and reports.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and environmental standards during maintenance.
• Collaborate with production teams to minimize disruption to operations.
• Train and mentor junior technicians on maintenance procedures and best practices.
• Identify opportunities for equipment upgrades and process improvements to enhance reliability and efficiency in Bloemfontein.

Skills

Maintenance planning

Troubleshooting

PLC systems

Electrical systems

Hydraulic systems

Team collaboration

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Placements24 in Bloemfontein is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Engineer to ensure reliable operation of heavy industrial machinery. You will develop preventive and predictive maintenance programs, diagnose complex faults, and oversee installation and commissioning of new equipment.

The role emphasizes safety, root cause analysis, spare parts control, and collaboration with production to minimize downtime while driving reliability and efficiency in the Free State facility.