Senior Mechanical Engineer (HVAC & Wet Services)

Real machines, real budgets and real downtime targets at the paper and packaging mill in Welkom. Someone who likes a bit of variety, but also likes doing things the right way, will enjoy this.

Location: Welkom, Free State. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first.

• Analyse breakdowns with root cause methods and fix the cause, not the symptom
• Hold the GMR 2.1 appointment and keep machinery safety legal on site
• Sign off modifications and keep drawings and records current
• Design conveyors, chutes and structures in SolidWorks or Inventor
• Run vibration, thermography and oil analysis programmes on critical equipment
• Plan and track preventive maintenance in the CMMS with the artisans and planners

• Registered with ECSA as Pr Eng, Pr Tech Eng or Candidate, depending on level
• Able to manage contractors and budgets
• Working knowledge of the OHS Act and General Machinery Regulations
• Code 08 licence for site visits
• BEng or BSc Eng in Mechanical Engineering, or a BTech or Advanced Diploma for technologist roles
• Confident with 3D CAD software and engineering calculations

• Experience with SAP PM for maintenance
• Reliability or asset management certification

• Study support for postgraduate courses
• Performance bonus tied to plant availability
• Medical aid and retirement fund contributions

• 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.