Mechanical Engineering Technologist (Projects)

You'll keep the plant reliable and improve how it runs at the petrochemical plant in Bellville. Good for someone who wants to build a solid track record they can put on their CV.

The work is in Bellville, Western Cape, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day. Most weeks are 45 hours, in line with the BCEA.

• Plan and track preventive maintenance in the CMMS with the artisans and planners
• Hold the GMR 2.1 appointment and keep machinery safety legal on site
• Write scopes of work and compare contractor quotes
• Sign off modifications and keep drawings and records current
• Mentor candidate engineers and artisans on technical problems
• Manage shutdowns: planning, spares, contractors and safe restart
• Analyse breakdowns with root cause methods and fix the cause, not the symptom

• Working knowledge of the OHS Act and General Machinery Regulations
• 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
• Confident with 3D CAD software and engineering calculations

• Government Certificate of Competency (Mechanical, Factories)
• Finite element analysis skills
• Reliability or asset management certification

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

• Show results in numbers: downtime cut by a percentage, savings in rand, or a project delivered on budget.
• Keep the CV to three pages. Link to a short portfolio of designs rather than attaching large files.