Plant Engineer

Description

The purpose of this role is to manage the overall plant performance in terms of key performance METRICS and ensure to implement and maintain the applicable safety regulations.

Duties and responsibilities: 1. Legal Appointee Responsibilities

• Fulfil all duties and obligations as defined by the relevant legislation and regulations applicable to a Government Certificate of Competency (GCC) Plant Engineer.
• Ensure statutory compliance of all plant, equipment, and engineering systems within the area of responsibility.
• Act as the responsible engineering authority for plant safety, integrity, and operational reliability.
• Maintain engineering standards, procedures, and records in compliance with legal and company requirements.

2. Health, Safety, Environment and Risk Management

• Promote and maintain a zero-harm safety culture throughout the operation.
• Ensure all engineering activities are conducted in accordance with company safety standards and legislative requirements.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate engineering-related risks through formal risk assessments and control measures.
• Lead investigations into engineering-related incidents, equipment failures, and safety events, ensuring implementation of corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and sustainable engineering practices.

3. Asset Management and Reliability

• Maintain asset management strategies to maximize plant availability, reliability, and performance.
• Ensure preventative, predictive, and condition-based maintenance programs are effectively executed.
• Monitor equipment performance indicators and implement continuous improvement initiatives to reduce downtime.
• Lead root cause failure analyses (RCFA) and drive permanent solutions to recurring equipment issues.

4. Engineering and Maintenance Management

• Ensure the availability of critical spares, tools, and resources required for plant maintenance.
• Review and approve engineering designs, modifications, repairs, and installations.
• Oversee plant shutdowns, major maintenance projects, and equipment commissioning activities.
• Establish and maintain engineering standards, specifications, and best practices across the operation.

5. Project Management

• Lead and manage capital and improvement projects from concept through implementation and commissioning.
• Manage contractors and service providers to ensure compliance with company standards and project requirements.

6. Leadership and People Management

• Provide leadership, mentoring, and technical direction to supervisors, artisans, and apprentices.
• Develop engineering succession plans and competency development programs.
• Conduct performance management and facilitate skills development within the engineering department.
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

7. Operational Support

• Support production teams in achieving operational targets through effective engineering solutions.
• Participate in production planning activities to optimize plant performance and availability.

8. Continuous Improvement

• Drive operational excellence initiatives aimed at improving plant efficiency, reliability, and cost performance.
• Promote innovation and continuous improvement across all engineering disciplines.

9. Financial Management

• Monitor expenditure and implement cost-control measures without compromising safety or reliability. Qualification requirements:

• Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Degree • GCC Mines and Works. – NON NEGOTIABLE Experience and skill requirements:

• 5 – 8 years’ experience as Section Engineer in a plant environment.
• PGM, Chrome Processing plant experience will be advantageous.
• English language proficiency.
• Computer Literate in MS Office.
• Presentation Skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Employee Relations and People management skills.
• TEAM Player.

Package & Remuneration

Market Related About Us

At Raubex, our people are the driving force behind everything we build. From major infrastructure projects to long-term partnerships, our success comes from the talent, commitment and growth of our teams.

We are focused on creating an environment where individuals can perform, grow and contribute to something bigger. Here, you don’t just build infrastructure. You help shape the future of our business and the communities we serve.

Why Join Raubex?

• Work That Makes an Impact

Be part of projects that deliver real value. We build infrastructure that connects people, supports economies and leaves a lasting legacy.

• Growth That Works for You

Your career path at Raubex is not fixed. You will gain hands-on experience, access development opportunities and build skills that prepare you for the future.

• A People-First Culture

We are committed to a workplace where people feel valued, included and empowered. Collaboration, respect and open communication are part of how we work every day.

• A Business That Looks Ahead

Raubex combines the strength of an established company with a forward-thinking approach. We focus on innovation, adaptability and sustainable growth.

What We Offer

We aim to create an employee experience that supports both performance and wellbeing:

• Competitive, market-related remuneration

• Ongoing learning and development opportunities

• Clear career growth pathways

• Exposure to large, impactful projects

• A strong focus on safety and wellbeing

• A collaborative and inclusive environment

Our Team Values

Integrity We build trust by being honest, transparent and consistent.

Excellence We take pride in delivering high-quality work and continuously improving.

Accountability We take ownership of our actions and our results.

Teamwork We value collaboration and believe strong teams achieve better outcomes.

People First We prioritise safety, respect and inclusion in everything we do.

Join Our Team

At Raubex, you become part of a team that is building infrastructure, developing capability and creating opportunities for long-term success.

If you are ready to grow your career and make an impact, we would like to hear from you.