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Mechanical Engineer (GMR 2.1 Appointment)

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Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng

Full-time

Posted 3 hours ago

Full-time Engineering Code 08

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Job Description

You'll keep the plant reliable and improve how it runs at the materials handling equipment manufacturer in Vanderbijlpark. It's a practical job: you'll see what you got done before you go home.

You'll report in Vanderbijlpark. Relocation is not covered for this one.

What you'll actually do

Analyse breakdowns with root cause methods and fix the cause, not the symptom
Sign off modifications and keep drawings and records current
Mentor candidate engineers and artisans on technical problems
Run vibration, thermography and oil analysis programmes on critical equipment
Hold the GMR 2.1 appointment and keep machinery safety legal on site
Check pressure vessels for compliance with the Pressure Equipment Regulations and SANS 347

You'll need

Code 08 licence for site visits
Three or more years working as a qualified engineer, in industry or consulting
Registered with ECSA as Pr Eng, Pr Tech Eng or Candidate, depending on level
BEng or BSc Eng in Mechanical Engineering, or a BTech or Advanced Diploma for technologist roles

Nice if you have

Experience with SAP PM for maintenance
Government Certificate of Competency (Mechanical, Factories)
Project management certificate

On offer

Study support for postgraduate courses
Company laptop and CAD licences
ECSA registration fees and CPD paid
Performance bonus tied to plant availability

How to apply for this job

Make sure the role, the hours and working in Vanderbijlpark really suit you before you apply.
Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): degree certificate and academic record, ECSA registration certificate plus certified copy of your ID.
Use the form on this page. It takes about two minutes and you don't need to upload anything yet.
Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 9 working days.

Your application joins the How2Apply talent pool for this role, and we put shortlisted people forward to employers hiring in and around Vanderbijlpark.

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How to stand out

If you hold a GCC, say which one and when you got it. It opens senior plant posts.
Show results in numbers: downtime cut by a percentage, savings in rand, or a project delivered on budget.