Senior Rotating Equipment Engineer - Reliability

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health & retirement benefits

Projects in Richards Bay

Learning & development

Safe working environment

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a specialist Rotating Equipment Engineer in Richards Bay to design, install, maintain, and troubleshoot pumps, compressors, turbines, and motors. The role focuses on reliability, efficiency, and asset integrity within a major port-area operation.

The engineer will develop predictive and preventive strategies, review vendor proposals, and ensure adherence to safety and environmental standards while driving continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 6 years hands-on experience with rotating equipment (pumps, compressors, turbines).
• Strong knowledge of API standards and industry best practices.
• Experience with maintenance planning and execution.
• Familiarity with vibration analysis and condition monitoring is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Specify, select, and procure rotating equipment for various industrial applications.
• Develop and implement maintenance strategies for rotating machinery.
• Conduct performance testing and condition monitoring of equipment.
• Troubleshoot operational issues and propose reliability improvements.
• Review vendor proposals and ensure safety and environmental compliance.
• Ensure all activities comply with safety regulations and environmental standards.

Skills

Rotating equipment

Maintenance planning

Failure analysis

Vibration analysis

Condition monitoring

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Placements24 seeks a specialist Rotating Equipment Engineer in Richards Bay to design, install, maintain, and troubleshoot pumps, compressors, turbines, and motors. The role focuses on reliability, efficiency, and asset integrity within a major port-area operation.

The engineer will develop predictive and preventive strategies, review vendor proposals, and ensure adherence to safety and environmental standards while driving continuous improvement.