Mechanical Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support to maintenance and production teams to maximise plant availability and reliability.
• Develop and implement preventative and predictive maintenance strategies.
• Identify and execute continuous improvement initiatives to improve equipment performance and reduce downtime.
• Lead and manage mechanical engineering projects, including equipment upgrades, installations, and plant modifications.
• Conduct root cause analysis on equipment failures and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards, safety regulations, and statutory requirements.
• Manage contractors and service providers during maintenance shutdowns and project activities.
• Prepare technical specifications, scopes of work, and engineering reports.
• Monitor equipment performance and recommend improvements to optimise operational efficiency.
• Support capital expenditure projects from concept through commissioning.

Minimum Requirements

• BEng/BSc Mechanical Engineering degree.
• Registered as an ECSA Candidate Engineer or Professional Engineer will be advantageous.
• Minimum 3–5 years' experience in a manufacturing, paper, pulp, packaging, FMCG, or heavy industrial environment.
• Experience with rotating equipment, pumps, conveyors, gearboxes, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Strong knowledge of maintenance management principles and reliability engineering.
• Experience in project management and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Proficient in interpreting engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office and maintenance management systems.

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent project management and planning abilities.
• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Results-driven with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.