Senior Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Placements24; Welkom; In loco; ZAR 1.000.000 - 1.400.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Provident fund

Career progression

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Mechanical Maintenance Engineer for our client in Welkom, Free State. The role focuses on maintaining and enhancing the reliability of heavy industrial machinery, leading a maintenance team, and driving proactive maintenance strategies.

The position demands hands-on leadership, strong diagnostics, and a proactive safety culture in a mining environment. The successful candidate will manage maintenance programs, supervise technicians, and contribute to minimizing

Competenze

• Bachelor's or National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
• 8+ years in mechanical maintenance, preferably heavy industrial or mining.
• Experience leading maintenance teams and operations.
• Strong understanding of hydraulics, pneumatics, gears, bearings and rotating equipment.

Mansioni

• Develop and oversee mechanical maintenance programs and strategies.
• Lead and supervise a team of fitters and technicians with safety in mind.
• Diagnose and resolve complex mechanical failures in heavy industrial equipment.
• Manage preventative and predictive maintenance schedules using CMMS.
• Inspect equipment to identify issues and propose proactive solutions; oversee parts procurement.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.

Conoscenze

Team leadership

CMMS

Vibration analysis

Diagnostics

Formazione

Mechanical Engineering degree

Strumenti

CMMS software

Descrizione del lavoro

About the Role

Our client, a major player in the mining and resources sector, is seeking a dedicated Senior Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join their operational team in Welkom, Free State. This role is essential for ensuring the optimal performance, reliability, and longevity of critical mechanical equipment and machinery across their extensive facilities. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in heavy industrial maintenance, excellent troubleshooting skills, and a proactive approach to preventative and predictive maintenance strategies. You will lead a team of maintenance technicians, manage maintenance schedules, and contribute to initiatives aimed at minimizing downtime and maximizing operational efficiency. This is a challenging and rewarding position within a vital industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and oversee comprehensive mechanical maintenance programs and strategies.
• Lead and supervise a team of mechanical fitters and technicians, ensuring efficient task execution and adherence to safety standards.
• Diagnose and resolve complex mechanical failures in heavy industrial machinery and equipment.
• Manage preventative and predictive maintenance schedules, utilizing CMMS software to track work orders and asset history.
• Conduct regular inspections of equipment to identify potential issues and recommend proactive solutions.Oversee the procurement and management of spare parts and maintenance materials.
• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with safety regulations, environmental standards, and company policies.
• Analyze maintenance data to identify trends, improve reliability, and reduce costs.
• Contribute to capital expenditure projects related to equipment upgrades and installations.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior maintenance personnel.

Requirements

• National Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in mechanical maintenance, with a significant portion in heavy industrial or mining environments.
• Proven experience in managing maintenance teams and operations.
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems, including hydraulics, pneumatics, gears, bearings, and rotating equipment.
• Proficiency in using Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
• Excellent diagnostic and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of relevant safety regulations and best practices in industrial maintenance.
• Good communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Experience with vibration analysis and other predictive maintenance techniques is a strong advantage.
• Willingness to work in the Welkom, Free State area and potentially in shift rotations as required.

Benefits

• competitive salary
• excellent benefits including medical aid and a provident fund
• opportunities for career progression within a leading mining group
• regular performance reviews
• stable work environment in Welkom

The company values employee safety and professional development.