ArcelorMittal South Africa | View - Senior Engineer Mechanical, Steel Making

Senior Engineer Mechanical, Steel Making - Reliability, Vanderbijlpark (S3)

Listing reference: arcmt_000909

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 4 August 2026

Position summary

Industry: Steel Industry

Job category: Manufacturing, Building and Manual Work

Location: Vanderbijlpark

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: No

About our company

Part of the worldwide ArcelorMittal group with an industrial presence in 27 countries, ArcelorMittal South Africa Limited is the largest steel producer on the African continent, with a production capacity of 5 million tonnes of liquid steel per annum. Both flat and long steel is produced in hundreds of grades and specifications. Steel is as relevant as ever to the future success of our world. As one of the only materials to be completely reusable and recyclable, it will play a critical role in building the circular economy of the future. Steel will continue to evolve, becoming smarter, and increasingly sustainable. At ArcelorMittal, our goal is to help build a better world with smarter steels.At ArcelorMittal South Africa, our "We Care" value drives our unwavering commitment to safety and zero harm for our employees. We seek applicants who share this dedication and are ready to uphold our high safety standards.It is essential to regularly check your emails for updates regarding your application status. We utilise "Wamly”, a one-way recorded interview platform, to streamline our hiring process. Should you receive an invitation to complete a recorded interview, please ensure it is submitted by the specified deadline. Timely completion of this step is crucial for your application to be considered for the opportunity. We appreciate your diligence in this process and look forward to your participation.

Introduction

ArcelorMittal is recruiting for a Senior Engineer Mechanical, Steel Making - Reliability, Vanderbijlpark (S3)

Job description

Responsibilities & requirements

· Develop periodically the operational objectives and key performance indicators for asset utilization and capacity maximization for each equipment and/or process within the Central Engineering and Services environment. Applies scientific and engineering knowledge in support of Production, Maintenance and Equipment reliability with emphasis on process reliability and predictability.

· Responsible for Steelmaking Process safety management (PSM) process and tracking of weekly progress.

· Implement process parameter controls and monitor daily. Initiate and managing actions to prevent/correct deviations.

· Participate in production and maintenance review meetings in which the plant performance is reviewed, key issues recognized, and priorities set.

· Develop documented SOP’s, SWP’s and Job cards in conjunction with Zone members and provide focus on process reliability. Do audits on SOP’s, SWP’s and process Job cards.

· Facilitate and lead in RCA investigation for process deviations and equipment failures

Minimum requirements

Qualifications & requirements

· Applicable B Eng degree disciplined based NQF 8/10 preferable completion of a Management Development Program

· For positions requiring an Engineering degree ECSA registration is a requirement

· Legal compliance certification required for certain positions

· In case of Technicial positions, indicate the discipline (eg. Mechanical / Electrical / Millwright / Fitter): Mechanical

· 6 years’ experience in Process or Reliability Engineering

· 6 years’ experience working in the Steel Industry will be an advantage

· Excellent understanding and application of project management principles.

· Experience in preventative maintenance processes, condition monitoring, Root-Cause Analysis, risk management, etc.

· Ability to set and manage priorities judiciously.

Personal Attributes:

· Excellent written and oral communication skills.

· Excellent interpersonal skills.

· Strong negotiating skills.

· Ability to present ideas in business-friendly and user-friendly language.

· Exceptionally self-motivated and directed.

· Keen attention to detail.

· Superior analytical, evaluative, and problem-solving abilities.

· Exceptional service orientation.

· Ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams