Job Openings Plant Engineer

About the job Plant Engineer

Hands-On Plant Engineer

Location: Mpumalanga| Power Plant | Full-Time

Ready 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 efficiency

  • Get hands-on physically inspec,t and support planned maintenance alongside the maintenance team

  • Drive a culture of preventative maintenance to reduce breakdowns and boost plant availability

  • Lead the implementation of engineering strategies, policies, and procedures to align with O&M goals

  • Conduct root cause analysis for major equipment failures and implement sustainable corrective actions

  • Ensure top-tier compliance with environmental, safety, and legal standards

  • Coach and collaborate with teams to execute engineering excellence at every level

What You Bring to the Plant Floor:

Qualifications:

  • Mechanical Engineering Degree or equivalent

  • GCC Factories (a must-have for this role)

  • Commercial training or project exposure is a strong advantage

Experience:

  • 15+ years as a Plant Engineer in a power plant or utilities environment

  • Deep knowledge of mechanical systems, equipment optimization, and planned maintenance strategy

️ Skills That Set You Apart:

  • Master of SHERQ systems, OHS legislation, and General Machinery Regulations

  • Strong knowledge of plant operations, risk management, and engineering controls

  • Ability to lead from the  front and not shy away from getting hands-on when needed

  • Meticulous, methodical, and analytical with strong problem-solving ability

  • Comfortable with data analysis, report writing, project management, and team leadership

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, CMMS, and performance monitoring tools

You Are:

  • Proactive, solution-focused, and highly reliable

  • A natural leader with a coaching mindset

  • Laser-focused on safety, compliance, and operational excellence

  • Ready to respond in emergencies and lead by example under pressure