Technical Superintendent – Plant, Engines & Machinery

Resources Partners Pty Ltd; Roodepoort; On-site; ZAR 725,000 - 837,000; Full time

Job summary

Resources Partners Pty Ltd is seeking a Senior Technical Superintendent to provide leadership across plant, engines and fleet, including maintenance planning, commissioning support and failure analysis. The role requires coordinating technical activities with the Technical Manager, Field Support Coordinator and other internal teams to ensure safety, reliability and efficient operation of all equipment.

The ideal candidate will be experienced in supervising technical projects, driving continuous

Qualifications

• Senior technical supervisory experience across plant, engines and fleet operations.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities with good administration and organizational skills.
• Ability to coordinate technical activities across multiple departments and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee plant commissioning and technical support for plant, engines and machinery.
• Lead failure analysis, maintenance planning and implementation of corrective actions.
• Coordinate with contractors and internal teams to ensure safety, reliability and efficiency of plant and fleet assets.
• Provide technical leadership and training for maintenance and field staff.

Job description

TECHNICAL SUPERINTENDENT – PLANT, ENGINES & FLEET

Location: Roodepoort, Gauteng
Salary: R65,000 – R75,000 CTC per month
Employment Type: Full-time

1. POSITION OVERVIEW

We are seeking an experienced Technical Superintendent – Plant, Engines & Machinery to provide technical leadership, engineering support and supervisory oversight across the company's plant, engines, vehicles and related equipment.

The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing technical investigations, commissioning support, failure analysis, maintenance planning, engine repairs and replacements, technical audits, fleet and equipment monitoring, contractor coordination, technical training and the continuous improvement of plant and fleet reliability.

The role requires strong technical leadership, analytical and problem-solving capabilities, sound administrative and organisational skills, and the ability to coordinate technical activities across multiple departments and stakeholders.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Technical Manager, Field Support Coordinator, Training Manager, Planning Office, contractors and internal teams to ensure that technical, maintenance, safety and operational requirements are consistently achieved.

This is a senior technical supervisory role, requiring an individual who can take ownership of technical matters, guide maintenance and field teams, provide recommendations to management, and ensure that plant, engines, vehicles and related equipment operate safely, reliably and efficiently.

2. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

2.1 Plant Commissioning, Technical Support & Failure Analysis

• Ensure that plant equipment performs in accordance with contractual specifications at the commissioning stage.
• Provide technical support during the snagging of plant machinery, as requested by the Technical Manager.
• Provide technical assistance and technical input for planned maintenance projects.
• Conduct expert analytical investigations into plant and equipment problems.
• Analyse investigation results and recommend appropriate corrective actions to the Technical Manager.
• Identify and recommend modifications to plant machinery for approval by the Technical Manager.
• Conduct failure analysis on plant and equipment to establish root causes and prevent recurring failures.
• Discuss proposed solutions with the Technical Manager and implement approved corrective actions.
• Coordinate with subcontractors where required to support technical investigations, repairs and implementation of solutions.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to maintenance and field teams on complex equipment-related matters.
• Monitor the effectiveness of corrective actions and recommend further improvements where required.

2.2 Maintenance Guidelines, Training & Skills Development

• Review daily maintenance guidelines with the Field Support Coordinator.
• Recommend amendments to maintenance guidelines where necessary to improve effectiveness and reliability.
• Identify training needs and report these to the Training Manager.
• Attend skills development planning and progress meetings.
• Assist the Transformation Manager with the evaluation and development of training materials.
• Deliver formal classroom-based training.
• Provide practical, on-site technical training.
• Coach and mentor staff to improve technical competence, performance and adherence to maintenance standards.
• Support the development of technical competency within maintenance and field teams.
• Provide technical guidance to employees on equipment maintenance, troubleshooting and repair practices.

2.3 Technical & Maintenance Planning Meetings

• Attend major component planning meetings.
• Attend major component maintenance meetings.
• Participate in maintenance management and parts meetings.
• Attend project meetings and provide technical input where required.
• Support the planning and coordination of technical activities, maintenance requirements and component-related projects.
• Provide technical recommendations regarding major repairs, component replacement and maintenance priorities.
• Coordinate with relevant departments to ensure that planned technical activities are effectively executed.

2.4 Engine Repairs, Replacements & Field Support

• Coordinate engine replacements and repairs in the field.
• Supervise critical engine installations to ensure that work is completed safely, correctly and in accordance with technical requirements.
• Record and maintain accurate information relating to engine movements.
• Monitor and report safety hazards identified during field activities, installations and maintenance operations.
• Liaise with relevant teams to ensure effective coordination of engine repairs, replacements and associated field activities.
• Provide technical support during major engine repairs, replacements and commissioning activities.
• Monitor repair progress and ensure that technical requirements and agreed standards are met.
• Assist in resolving technical challenges encountered during field repairs and installations.

2.5 Component Numbering & Maintenance Records

• Manage and maintain the company's component numbering system.
• Ensure all engine component failures are accurately captured on the computerised maintenance management system.
• Maintain complete and accurate records of component failures, repairs, movements and relevant maintenance information.
• Ensure that maintenance-related information is updated timeously and remains accessible for reporting and analysis.
• Review component history and failure trends to identify recurring issues and opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure technical records are maintained in accordance with company procedures.

2.6 Technical Audits & Compliance

• Conduct technical audits using predetermined checklists in accordance with the schedule set by the Technical Manager.
• Identify and document findings during audit inspections.
• Escalate urgent findings to the Field Support Coordinator.
• Provide assistance with the corrective action and resolution of urgent audit findings.
• Formally submit completed audit findings to the Planning Office.
• Ensure that audit activities and records comply with company procedures and technical requirements.
• Monitor compliance with maintenance standards and technical procedures.
• Identify areas of technical risk and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives arising from audit findings.

2.7 Repair Quot