Senior Maintenance Engineer - Hybrid, Predictive

Placements24

Mbombela (Nelspruit)

Hybrid

ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model
Professional development
Competitive compensation

Job summary

Placements24 in Nelspruit is seeking a Senior Maintenance Engineer to lead advanced maintenance strategies for complex industrial equipment, focusing on preventative and predictive programs to minimize downtime and improve reliability. The role combines on-site leadership with opportunities for remote analysis and reporting.

You will mentor teams, oversee major maintenance projects, and leverage CMMS and data analytics to drive continuous improvement while ensuring safety and compliance.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering.
  • 7+ years of experience in industrial maintenance with focus on engineering and strategy.
  • Proficient in CMMS and data analysis tools.
  • Strong leadership and project management skills with on-site and remote work capability.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and refine comprehensive preventative and predictive maintenance programs.
  • Analyze equipment performance data to identify trends and predict failures.
  • Lead troubleshooting for mechanical, electrical, and control system failures.
  • Oversee major maintenance projects from planning to execution.
  • Mentor junior maintenance staff and provide technical guidance to operations.

Skills

Leadership
Data analysis
Maintenance planning
Troubleshooting
Preventive maintenance
Predictive maintenance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Industrial Engineering

Tools

CMMS
Vibration analysis tools

Job description

Placements24 in Nelspruit is seeking a Senior Maintenance Engineer to lead advanced maintenance strategies for complex industrial equipment, focusing on preventative and predictive programs to minimize downtime and improve reliability. The role combines on-site leadership with opportunities for remote analysis and reporting.

You will mentor teams, oversee major maintenance projects, and leverage CMMS and data analytics to drive continuous improvement while ensuring safety and compliance.

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