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Reliability Engineer (Rotating Equipment)

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Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng

Full-time

Posted 1 day ago

Full-time Engineering Code 08

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Job Description

This materials handling equipment manufacturer in Vanderbijlpark 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 work is in Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day.

What your day looks like

Hold the GMR 2.1 appointment and keep machinery safety legal on site
Write scopes of work and compare contractor quotes
Manage shutdowns: planning, spares, contractors and safe restart
Prepare the maintenance budget and report monthly on spend
Run vibration, thermography and oil analysis programmes on critical equipment

What you need

Code 08 licence for site visits
Three or more years working as a qualified engineer, in industry or consulting
BEng or BSc Eng in Mechanical Engineering, or a BTech or Advanced Diploma for technologist roles
Able to manage contractors and budgets
Working knowledge of the OHS Act and General Machinery Regulations
Confident with 3D CAD software and engineering calculations

Extra points for

Experience with SAP PM for maintenance
Reliability or asset management certification

What you get

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

Applying, step by step

Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): degree certificate and academic record plus certified copy of your ID.
Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 9 working days, usually by phone.

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

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How to stand out

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