Senior Rotating Equipment Engineer — Power Gen (Soweto)

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Training & development

Performance incentives

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Rotating Equipment Engineer to join a major energy-sector facility in Soweto, Gauteng. You will own the operation, maintenance, and optimization of turbines, generators, pumps, and compressors on-site, driving advanced diagnostics and robust maintenance strategies. The role requires 8+ years in rotating equipment, Pr.

Eng. is advantageous, and a hands-on leader who can guide teams in a fast-paced power-generation environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Pr. Eng. registration is advantageous.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in rotating equipment engineering.
• Experience with steam turbines, gas turbines, generators, and large pumps/compressors.
• Proficiency in condition monitoring techniques and related software.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert technical support for operation, maintenance, and repair of rotating equipment.
• Conduct advanced diagnostics, condition monitoring, and failure analysis on turbines, generators, compressors, and pumps.
• Develop and implement proactive maintenance strategies including predictive and preventive programs.
• Oversee major overhauls and repairs, ensuring quality workmanship and adherence to specifications.
• Review and approve technical procedures, repair scopes, and contractor proposals.
• Ensure compliance with SHE regulations.
• Participate in RCFA investigations and recommend corrective actions.
• Contribute to design/specification of new rotating equipment and upgrades.
• Manage spare parts inventory for critical equipment.
• Mentor junior engineers and technicians with technical guidance.
• Stay updated on latest technologies in rotating equipment engineering.

Skills

Rotating equipment

Power generation

Leadership

Analytical skills

Condition monitoring

Education

BEng Mechanical Engineering

Pr. Eng. registration (advantage)

Tools

Vibration analysis

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Rotating Equipment Engineer to join a major energy-sector facility in Soweto, Gauteng. You will own the operation, maintenance, and optimization of turbines, generators, pumps, and compressors on-site, driving advanced diagnostics and robust maintenance strategies. The role requires 8+ years in rotating equipment, Pr.

Eng. is advantageous, and a hands-on leader who can guide teams in a fast-paced power-generation environment.