Job Description

Hands-On Plant EngineerLocation: Mpumalanga| Power Plant | Full-TimeReady to roll up your sleeves and drive real change from the ground up?
Were looking for a Plant Engineer whos not just a strategic thinker but a doer. Someone who thrives both in the control room and on the plant floor, inspecting, troubleshooting, and getting hands-on with equipment to optimize operations and maximize uptime.If youre a powerhouse of engineering excellence with a passion for plant maintenance, process improvement, and safety-first operations, this is your opportunity to lead with impact.What Youll Own & Drive:Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize all plant-critical equipment with a strong focus on process reliability and efficiencyGet hands-on physically inspec,t and support planned maintenance alongside the maintenance teamDrive a culture of preventative maintenance to reduce breakdowns and boost plant availabilityLead the implementation of engineering strategies, policies, and procedures to align with O&M goalsConduct root cause analysis for major equipment failures and implement sustainable corrective actionsEnsure top-tier compliance with environmental, safety, and legal standardsCoach and collaborate with teams to execute engineering excellence at every levelWhat You Bring to the Plant Floor:Qualifications:Mechanical Engineering Degree or equivalentGCC Factories (a must-have for this role)Commercial training or project exposure is a strong advantageExperience:15+ years as a Plant Engineer in a power plant or utilities environmentDeep knowledge of mechanical systems, equipment optimization, and planned maintenance strategyxefxb8x8f Skills That Set You Apart:Master of SHERQ systems, OHS legislation, and General Machinery RegulationsStrong knowledge of plant operations, risk management, and engineering controlsAbility to lead from the front and not shy away from getting hands-on when neededMeticulous, methodical, and analytical with strong problem-solving abilityComfortable with data analysis, report writing, project management, and team leadershipProficient in Microsoft Office, CMMS, and performance monitoring toolsYou Are:Proactive, solution-focused, and highly reliableA natural leader with a coaching mindsetLaser-focused on safety, compliance, and operational excellenceReady to respond in emergencies and lead by example under pressure

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