Area Maintenance Lead

Recruiter:

MECS Africa

Job Ref:

CPT000552/IA

Date posted:

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Location:

Western Cape, South Africa

SUMMARY:

Area Maintenance Lead

The Area Maintenance Lead is responsible for overseeing all maintenance activities within a refinery area to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of assets. The role leads maintenance teams and contractors, manages budgets, drives asset reliability, ensures compliance with safety and legal requirements, and supports refinery performance through effective maintenance planning and execution.

POSITION INFO:
Key Requirements: B.Tech in Engineering (B.Eng preferred). GCC qualification advantageous. 8-10 years of relevant industry experience, including at least 5 years in maintenance and 2 years in project management. Preferably experienced in the petrochemical or refinery industry. Strong knowledge of maintenance, reliability, project execution, budgeting, safety regulations, and industry standards (ASTM, ASME, API). Experience with SAP, Maximo, Ariba, SmartPlant, and interpretation of P&IDs. Key Responsibilities: Lead maintenance execution across mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, rotating equipment, and civil disciplines. Ensure compliance with safety standards, company procedures, and legal requirements, including acting as the GMR 2(7) appointee. Manage maintenance budgets, projects, contractors, and performance KPIs. Drive maintenance reliability, schedule attainment, backlog management, and emergency work response. Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Reliability, and Inspection teams to improve asset performance and refinery availability. Develop, mentor, and manage employees and contractor teams while fostering a strong safety culture. This role requires a strong technical leader with refinery maintenance expertise, project management experience, financial acumen, and a commitment to operational excellence and safety.

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