Mechanical Engineer (Plant Maintenance)

This petrochemical plant in Sandton needs a mechanical engineer who is as comfortable on the plant floor as in the design office. Good for someone who wants to build a solid track record they can put on their CV.

The site is in Sandton; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying. Start date: as soon as possible for the right person.

• Analyse breakdowns with root cause methods and fix the cause, not the symptom
• 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
• Plan and track preventive maintenance in the CMMS with the artisans and planners
• Design conveyors, chutes and structures in SolidWorks or Inventor
• Hold the GMR 2.1 appointment and keep machinery safety legal on site

• Confident with 3D CAD software and engineering calculations
• Three or more years working as a qualified engineer, in industry or consulting
• Working knowledge of the OHS Act and General Machinery Regulations
• Able to manage contractors and budgets
• Code 08 licence for site visits

• Reliability or asset management certification
• Government Certificate of Competency (Mechanical, Factories)
• Experience with SAP PM for maintenance

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

• Show results in numbers: downtime cut by a percentage, savings in rand, or a project delivered on budget.
• Put your ECSA category and number under your name. For senior roles it is often the first filter.