Mechanical Engineer (Plant Maintenance)

You'll keep the plant reliable and improve how it runs at the food and beverage factory in Alberton. You don't need to be the loudest person in the room, just the one others can count on.

You'll be based at a food and beverage factory in Alberton. Living nearby, or on a taxi route to it, really helps.

• Check pressure vessels for compliance with the Pressure Equipment Regulations and SANS 347
• Sign off modifications and keep drawings and records current
• Manage shutdowns: planning, spares, contractors and safe restart
• Prepare the maintenance budget and report monthly on spend
• Run vibration, thermography and oil analysis programmes on critical equipment
• Plan and track preventive maintenance in the CMMS with the artisans and planners

• Three or more years working as a qualified engineer, in industry or consulting
• Code 08 licence for site visits
• Able to manage contractors and budgets
• Working knowledge of the OHS Act and General Machinery Regulations
• Registered with ECSA as Pr Eng, Pr Tech Eng or Candidate, depending on level

• Company laptop and CAD licences
• Medical aid and retirement fund contributions
• Study support for postgraduate courses
• ECSA registration fees and CPD paid

• If you hold a GCC, say which one and when you got it. It opens senior plant posts.
• Put your ECSA category and number under your name. For senior roles it is often the first filter.