Senior Maintenance Specialist - PLC & Project Leader

Tower Group South Africa (PTY) Ltd; Durban; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive manufacturing company in Durban is seeking a Maintenance Specialist to oversee the maintenance department, ensuring effective project management and team supervision. Candidates should have a National Diploma in engineering, be trade tested Millwrights/Fitters/Electricians, and possess at least 7 years of supervisory experience. The role involves diagnosing equipment issues and managing preventive maintenance programs.

Qualifications

• Must be a trade tested Millwright / Fitter / Electrician.
• 7 years' experience in supervision of a maintenance department.
• Proven track record of discipline.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the work unit to achieve work unit objectives.
• Diagnose plant and equipment problems and identify improvement opportunities.
• Manage implementation of Engineering Projects.

Skills

Supervision

Fault finding

Project management

PLC knowledge

Instrumentation knowledge

Education

National Diploma or Degree in engineering

Grade 12

Tools

Electrical hardware management

Preventive maintenance programs

Job description

A leading automotive manufacturing company in Durban is seeking a Maintenance Specialist to oversee the maintenance department, ensuring effective project management and team supervision. Candidates should have a National Diploma in engineering, be trade tested Millwrights/Fitters/Electricians, and possess at least 7 years of supervisory experience. The role involves diagnosing equipment issues and managing preventive maintenance programs.