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Mechanical Engineer (Plant Maintenance)

How2Apply Talent Network

Mossel Bay, Western Cape

Full-time

Posted 1 hour ago

Full-time Engineering Code 08

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Job Description

Design it, build it, fix it: mechanical engineering work at the paper and packaging mill in Mossel Bay. If you learn fast and don't mind being shown things twice, you'll settle in within a few weeks.

This post is Mossel Bay-based, with most of your time spent at a paper and packaging mill. Start is planned for the beginning of next month.

The work, day to day

Analyse breakdowns with root cause methods and fix the cause, not the symptom
Plan and track preventive maintenance in the CMMS with the artisans and planners
Write scopes of work and compare contractor quotes
Hold the GMR 2.1 appointment and keep machinery safety legal on site
Sign off modifications and keep drawings and records current
Check pressure vessels for compliance with the Pressure Equipment Regulations and SANS 347
Run vibration, thermography and oil analysis programmes on critical equipment

What you need

BEng or BSc Eng in Mechanical Engineering, or a BTech or Advanced Diploma for technologist roles
Three or more years working as a qualified engineer, in industry or consulting
Code 08 licence for site visits
Working knowledge of the OHS Act and General Machinery Regulations
Confident with 3D CAD software and engineering calculations
Able to manage contractors and budgets

What's in it for you

Medical aid and retirement fund contributions
Performance bonus tied to plant availability
Study support for postgraduate courses

Applying, step by step

Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: a list of projects with your role on each, 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.
If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 5 working days, usually by phone.

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

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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.
Put your ECSA category and number under your name. For senior roles it is often the first filter.