Senior Maintenance Engineer

Recruiter:

Greys Personnel

Job Ref:

DBN003225/Themb

Date posted:

Friday, July 18, 2025

Location:

Umkomaas, South Africa

SUMMARY:
A leading global manufacturing company is seeking an experienced Senior Maintenance Engineer to join their team at their KwaZulu-Natal facility. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving plant reliability, managing statutory compliance, leading multi-disciplinary teams, and executing cost-effective maintenance strategies in a high-performance production environment.

POSITION INFO:
Position: Senior Maintenance Engineer

Location: Umkomaas, KZN

Minimum Qualifying Criteria:

BSc/BEng/BTech/Advanced Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
5 to 10 years of engineering experience in heavy industry or manufacturing
Minimum of 5 years managing multidisciplinary maintenance teams
A valid Government Certificate of Competency (GCC)
MDP or equivalent will be an advantage
Paper Machine experience is highly desirable

Roles and Responsibilities:

Ensure compliance with all OHS Act statutory requirements
Support and drive adherence to ISO and OHSAS standards (ISO 9001, 14001, 50001, 55001, OHSAS 18000)
Champion plant reliability through monitoring and predictive maintenance
Oversee shutdown planning and execution to meet schedule and budget
Identify and implement cost-effective engineering solutions
Manage spares inventory within working capital constraints
Lead root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives
Deliver capex and equipment renewal projects within scope and cost
Foster strong collaboration with production and multidisciplinary teams
Support equipment quality control plans and engineering documentation
Lead and develop your maintenance and production team, ensuring optimal performance and accountability

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