Mechanical Engineering Technologist (Projects) – Experienced

Design it, build it, fix it: mechanical engineering work at the materials handling equipment manufacturer in Fourways. It's a practical job: you'll see what you got done before you go home.

The site is in Fourways; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying.

• Check pressure vessels for compliance with the Pressure Equipment Regulations and SANS 347
• Hold the GMR 2.1 appointment and keep machinery safety legal on site
• Analyse breakdowns with root cause methods and fix the cause, not the symptom
• Write scopes of work and compare contractor quotes
• Run vibration, thermography and oil analysis programmes on critical equipment
• Plan and track preventive maintenance in the CMMS with the artisans and planners
• Manage shutdowns: planning, spares, contractors and safe restart

• Code 08 licence for site visits
• Able to manage contractors and budgets
• Working knowledge of the OHS Act and General Machinery Regulations
• Registered with ECSA as Pr Eng, Pr Tech Eng or Candidate, depending on level
• Three or more years working as a qualified engineer, in industry or consulting

• Finite element analysis skills
• Government Certificate of Competency (Mechanical, Factories)
• Experience with SAP PM for maintenance

• Medical aid and retirement fund contributions
• Study support for postgraduate courses
• Company laptop and CAD licences
• 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.