Senior Mechanical Engineer – Plant Maintenance & Ops

Placements24; Vereeniging; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based incentives

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to oversee and optimize mechanical systems in Vereeniging's industrial plant. You will drive predictive and preventive maintenance, troubleshoot complex failures, and lead continuous improvement to boost reliability and safety.

The role requires a strong hands-on operations background, a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, and at least six years in plant maintenance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 6+ years in industrial plant maintenance and operations.
• Experience diagnosing and repairing a wide range of mechanical equipment; CMMS proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs for plant machinery.
• Conduct root cause analysis for mechanical failures and implement fixes.
• Oversee installation, commissioning, and repair of mechanical systems.
• Manage maintenance budgets, spare parts, and vendor relations.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards.
• Lead maintenance technicians and provide technical guidance.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Decision making

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to oversee and optimize mechanical systems in Vereeniging's industrial plant. You will drive predictive and preventive maintenance, troubleshoot complex failures, and lead continuous improvement to boost reliability and safety.

The role requires a strong hands-on operations background, a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, and at least six years in plant maintenance.