Mechanical Engineer (Plant Maintenance)

Real machines, real budgets and real downtime targets at the petrochemical plant in Mbombela. Good for someone who wants to build a solid track record they can put on their CV.

The work is in Mbombela, Mpumalanga, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day.

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

• BEng or BSc Eng in Mechanical Engineering, or a BTech or Advanced Diploma for technologist roles
• Registered with ECSA as Pr Eng, Pr Tech Eng or Candidate, depending on level
• Confident with 3D CAD software and engineering calculations
• Working knowledge of the OHS Act and General Machinery Regulations
• Able to manage contractors and budgets
• Code 08 licence for site visits

• Finite element analysis skills
• Government Certificate of Competency (Mechanical, Factories)

• ECSA registration fees and CPD paid
• Medical aid and retirement fund contributions
• Performance bonus tied to plant availability

• 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.