Senior Engineer Mechanical, Energy Distribution, Vanderbijlpark (S3)
Listing reference: arcmt_000960
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 24 November 2026
Position summary
Industry: Steel Industry
Job category: Engineering, Technical, Production and Manufacturing
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, Energy Distribution, Vanderbijlpark (S3)
Job description
Responsibilities & requirements
Technical Leadership
- Serve as the technical authority on:
- Turbomachinery
- Boilers and steam systems
- Compressors and compressed air systems
- Pumps, fans and rotating equipment
- Gas control and distribution systems
- Utility infrastructure
- Provide engineering guidance and mentorship to engineers, technicians and maintenance personnel
- Lead complex troubleshooting and plant reliability improvement initiatives
- Project management
Energy Management & Optimisation
- Develop and execute energy optimisation strategies across plant operations
- Identify and implement opportunities to reduce energy consumption and utility costs
- Benchmark plant energy performance against group
- Monitor and improve overall equipment effectiveness and energy efficiency KPIsReliability & Asset Management
- Lead reliability engineering programmes to improve plant availability and reduce unplanned downtime
- Develop, improve and sustain preventative and predictive maintenance strategies
- Conduct and facilitate RCA’s for critical equipment
- Contribute to condition monitoring programmes
- Support shutdown planning and execution of projects for critical assets
Projects & Financial Management
- Manage and support strategic CAPEX and improvement projects from concept through commissioning
- Support financial planning and control for: Extraordinary maintenance, CAPEX, Reco CAPEX, Operational budgets
- Provide technical input into investment and business case evaluations
- Ensure projects deliver expected reliability, production and energy optimisation benefits
Minimum requirements
Qualifications & requirements
- B-Eng. Degree (NQF 8/10) in Mechanical Engineering
- Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Energy Systems, Reliability Engineering, or Business Management will be advantageous
- Registration as a Professional Engineer (PrEng) or eligibility for registration with ECSA will be advantageous
- Formal training or certifications in Energy Management, Reliability Engineering, Asset Management, or Project Management will be beneficial
- Minimum of 6 years’ experience in an Energy environment
- Demonstrated expertise in turbomachinery, including:
- Steam turbines
- Compressors
- Large industrial fans and blowers
- Pumps and rotating equipment
- Extensive knowledge of:
- Boiler systems and steam generation plants
- Compressed air systems
- Steam distribution networks
- Gas distribution and control systems
- Utility optimisation systems
- Proven track record in energy management, energy efficiency improvement, and utility cost optimisation
- Strong understanding of maintenance management systems and asset management principles
- Experience with predictive, preventative and reliability-centred maintenance methodologies
- Experience in SAP PM and PS modules, including development and optimisation of maintenance plans
- Experience in condition monitoring technologies, including vibration analysis, thermography, oil analysis and performance monitoring
- Strong project management experience, including CAPEX project initiation, execution and commissioning
- Advanced knowledge and practical application of: Reliability Engineering, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Reliability Centred Maintenance (RCM), Risk-Based Maintenance (RBM)
- Proven ability to deliver measurable improvements in: Equipment reliability, Plant availability, Maintenance costs, Energy consumption, Utility efficiency
- Computer literate with strong data analysis and reporting skills
Personal Attributes:
- Technical leadership skills
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strategic thinker with a continuous improvement mindset
- Results-driven and accountable
- Detail-oriented with high engineering standards
- Good communication skills
- Promote a culture of safety, reliability, operational excellence and energy efficiency
· Not afraid of hights