Mechanical Design Engineer (Materials Handling)

This paper and packaging mill in Paarl needs a mechanical engineer who is as comfortable on the plant floor as in the design office. You'll work with a small crew, so being easy to work with matters as much as skill.

This post is in Paarl (Western Cape). Please only apply if you can travel there daily. Start date: as soon as possible for the right person.

• Manage shutdowns: planning, spares, contractors and safe restart
• Plan and track preventive maintenance in the CMMS with the artisans and planners
• Check pressure vessels for compliance with the Pressure Equipment Regulations and SANS 347
• Run vibration, thermography and oil analysis programmes on critical equipment
• Prepare the maintenance budget and report monthly on spend
• Write scopes of work and compare contractor quotes
• Mentor candidate engineers and artisans on technical problems

• Able to manage contractors and budgets
• Working knowledge of the OHS Act and General Machinery Regulations
• Code 08 licence for site visits
• Registered with ECSA as Pr Eng, Pr Tech Eng or Candidate, depending on level

• Performance bonus tied to plant availability
• ECSA registration fees and CPD paid
• Company laptop and CAD licences

• Keep the CV to three pages. Link to a short portfolio of designs rather than attaching large files.
• Show results in numbers: downtime cut by a percentage, savings in rand, or a project delivered on budget.