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Reliability Engineer (Rotating Equipment)

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Kempton Park, Gauteng

Full-time

Posted 6 hours 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 Kempton Park. It suits someone who likes knowing exactly what a good day's work looks like.

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

What your day looks like

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
Manage shutdowns: planning, spares, contractors and safe restart
Prepare the maintenance budget and report monthly on spend
Analyse breakdowns with root cause methods and fix the cause, not the symptom
Design conveyors, chutes and structures in SolidWorks or Inventor

You'll need

Able to manage contractors and budgets
BEng or BSc Eng in Mechanical Engineering, or a BTech or Advanced Diploma for technologist roles
Confident with 3D CAD software and engineering calculations
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

Extra points for

Experience with SAP PM for maintenance
Project management certificate
Reliability or asset management certification

What's in it for you

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

Applying, step by step

Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
Keep copies of these ready to send: certified copy of your ID plus ECSA registration certificate.
Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 9 working days.

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

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Tips to get shortlisted

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.