Senior Rotating Equipment Engineer

Placements24; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Provident fund & generous leave

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Rotating Equipment Engineer for our client in Bloemfontein, focused on reliability and performance of pumps, turbines, and other rotating machinery. You will specify, install, maintain, and troubleshoot equipment on-site to maximize uptime.

The role requires extensive hands-on work, safety compliance, and collaboration with operations and maintenance teams to optimize asset integrity and reliability in a challenging energy environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 8+ years in rotating equipment in industrial/energy sectors.
• Experience with pumps, compressors, turbines, generators.
• API standards knowledge desirable.
• Familiarity with CMMS and engineering tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert selection, procurement, and installation support for rotating equipment.
• Develop preventive, predictive, and overhaul maintenance strategies.
• Perform RCFA and implement corrective actions.
• Oversee major overhauls and ensure quality and specs.
• Monitor equipment performance using condition monitoring and data analysis.
• Develop and manage mechanical integrity programs for critical assets.
• Review drawings, specifications, and vendor proposals.
• Collaborate with operations and maintenance for safe operation.
• Stay updated with rotating equipment tech and reliability practices.
• Ensure compliance with industry codes and safety standards.

Skills

Strong communication & interpersonal

Problem-solving & analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Decision-making

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CMMS

Vibration analysis

Thermography

Engineering analysis tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading multinational corporation in the energy sector, is seeking an experienced Senior Rotating Equipment Engineer to join their operational team in Bloemfontein . This role is critical for ensuring the reliability, performance, and longevity of all rotating machinery within their facilities. You will be responsible for the specification, installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of pumps, turbines, compressors, and other vital rotating equipment. The ideal candidate will possess a deep technical understanding of rotating machinery principles, failure analysis, and best practices in maintenance and reliability engineering. This is an on-site position requiring a hands-on approach and a commitment to operational excellence in the Free State province. You will play a key role in maintaining high safety standards and maximizing equipment uptime.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert technical support for the selection, procurement, and installation of new rotating equipment.


• Develop and implement comprehensive maintenance strategies, including preventive, predictive, and overhaul programs.


• Conduct root cause failure analysis (RCFA) for rotating equipment issues and implement corrective actions.


• Oversee major overhauls and repairs, ensuring quality workmanship and adherence to technical specifications.


• Monitor equipment performance using condition monitoring techniques and data analysis to predict potential failures.


• Develop and manage mechanical integrity programs for critical rotating assets.


• Review mechanical drawings, technical specifications, and vendor proposals.


• Collaborate with operations and maintenance teams to ensure safe and efficient equipment operation.


• Stay current with advancements in rotating equipment technology and reliability engineering practices.


• Ensure compliance with all relevant industry codes, standards, and safety regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.


• A minimum of 8 years of experience focused on rotating equipment in an industrial or energy sector environment.


• Proven expertise in pumps, compressors, turbines, generators, and other associated machinery.


• Strong knowledge of failure analysis techniques and condition monitoring tools (e.g., vibration analysis, thermography).


• Experience with API standards related to rotating equipment is highly desirable.


• Proficiency in CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems) and engineering analysis tools.


• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills.


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team.


• Willingness to work on-site in Bloemfontein and occasionally travel to other facilities.

Benefits

• Our client offers a highly competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employee well-being and financial security.


• This includes a robust medical aid scheme, a generous provident fund, and significant paid time off.


• Opportunities for continuous professional development are provided through internal training programs, external courses, and support for professional certifications.


• The company fosters a strong safety culture and a collaborative work environment, with ample opportunities for career advancement within the energy sector.

This role in Bloemfontein offers the chance to work with critical infrastructure and make a significant impact on operational reliability.