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Mechanical Engineer (Plant Maintenance)

How2Apply Talent Network

Coega, Eastern Cape

Full-time

Posted 6 hours ago

Full-time Engineering Code 08

R63 000 – R79 500/month

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Job Description

This engineering consultancy in Coega needs a mechanical engineer who is as comfortable on the plant floor as in the design office. This role rewards consistency more than flash.

The site is in Coega; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying. Shifts rotate, so you'll need to be flexible about days and nights.

What you'll actually do

Sign off modifications and keep drawings and records current
Run vibration, thermography and oil analysis programmes on critical equipment
Mentor candidate engineers and artisans on technical problems
Check pressure vessels for compliance with the Pressure Equipment Regulations and SANS 347
Manage shutdowns: planning, spares, contractors and safe restart
Prepare the maintenance budget and report monthly on spend

What you need

Able to manage contractors and budgets
BEng or BSc Eng in Mechanical Engineering, or a BTech or Advanced Diploma for technologist roles
Confident with 3D CAD software and engineering calculations
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
Code 08 licence for site visits

On offer

Study support for postgraduate courses
Performance bonus tied to plant availability
Company laptop and CAD licences

Applying, step by step

Make sure the role, the hours and working in Coega really suit you before you apply.
Keep copies of these ready to send: a list of projects with your role on each, ECSA registration certificate plus degree certificate and academic record.
Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 9 working days, usually by phone.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Coega; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

Applying is free. Nobody from How2Apply will ever ask you to pay for anything to get this job.

Before you hit apply

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