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Mechanical Engineering Technologist (Projects)

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Epping, Western Cape

Full-time

Posted 1 hour ago

Full-time Engineering Code 08

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Job Description

You'll keep the plant reliable and improve how it runs at the petrochemical plant in Epping. If you learn fast and don't mind being shown things twice, you'll settle in within a few weeks.

The work is in Epping, Western Cape, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day. Hours are mostly Monday to Friday, with the odd Saturday in busy months.

The work, day to day

Plan and track preventive maintenance in the CMMS with the artisans and planners
Run vibration, thermography and oil analysis programmes on critical equipment
Sign off modifications and keep drawings and records current
Analyse breakdowns with root cause methods and fix the cause, not the symptom
Design conveyors, chutes and structures in SolidWorks or Inventor

Must-haves

Able to manage contractors and budgets
BEng or BSc Eng in Mechanical Engineering, or a BTech or Advanced Diploma for technologist roles
Code 08 licence for site visits
Working knowledge of the OHS Act and General Machinery Regulations
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

What you get

Medical aid and retirement fund contributions
ECSA registration fees and CPD paid
Company laptop and CAD licences

Applying, step by step

Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: ECSA registration certificate, degree certificate and academic record plus a list of projects with your role on each.
Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 8 working days.

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

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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.