Job Description

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