BOP, Coal, Ash & Limestone (BMS) Quality Inspector

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced BOP, Coal, Ash & Limestone (BMS) Quality Inspector to support quality assurance and quality control activities on Balance of Plant (BOP), coal handling, ash handling, and limestone handling systems within a power station environment. The successful candidate will ensure that maintenance, overhaul, installation, commissioning, and inspection activities comply with engineering specifications, recognised industry standards, and client quality requirements.

This role requires a senior mechanical quality professional with extensive experience in power station maintenance, rotating equipment, engineering quality control, reliability engineering, and mechanical plant systems.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must possess:

• SAIW Welding and Fabrication Inspector Level II.
• N6 Diploma and Trade Test Certificate or National Diploma in Engineering.
• Diploma or Certificate in Total Quality Management.
• Certificate in OHSE, SAMTRAC, NOSA, NEBOSH, or an equivalent health and safety qualification.

Minimum Experience

Applicants must demonstrate:

• A minimum of 15 years' post-apprenticeship experience.
• At least 10 years' supervisory experience in plant maintenance.
• A minimum of 10 years' engineering quality control experience.
• At least 10 years' power station maintenance experience.
• A minimum of 5 years' experience in chemical and water treatment plants.
• Proven commissioning and decommissioning experience.

Technical Competencies

Applicants must have practical experience in:

• Balance of Plant (BOP) systems.
• Coal, ash, and limestone handling systems.
• Engineering drawing interpretation.
• ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.
• Supplier quality audits.
• Tender, supply chain, and procurement processes.
• Cooling water systems for power plants.
• Precision plant and equipment alignment using dial indicators and laser alignment systems.
• Practical machinery vibration analysis and predictive maintenance.
• Reliability-Centred Maintenance (RCM).
• SAP PM01 and PM02 work management.
• Engineering change management.
• RBO methodologies.
• ASME standards and quality requirements.
• Root cause analysis and failure investigations.
• Pump, gearbox, compressor, and valve maintenance.
• Machine shop practices, limits, and fits.
• Boiler plant operations.
• Demineralised water plant operations.
• Fluid Catalytic Cracking (FCC) unit operations.
• Steam generator operations.
• Fired heater operations.
• Water reticulation plant operations.
• Pressure Systems Regulations (PSR).
• Corrosion protection.
• Hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform quality inspections on BOP, coal, ash, and limestone handling equipment.
• Verify compliance with engineering drawings, specifications, quality procedures, and statutory requirements.
• Inspect rotating equipment, conveyors, crushers, pumps, compressors, valves, gearboxes, and auxiliary mechanical systems.
• Witness equipment alignment, pressure testing, commissioning, and decommissioning activities.
• Conduct supplier quality inspections and support quality audits.
• Perform root cause and failure investigations and recommend corrective actions.
• Monitor maintenance quality through SAP PM work management processes.
• Compile inspection reports, quality records, and non-conformance documentation.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, project specifications, and client quality requirements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance plant reliability and quality performance.

Desirable Attributes

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Advanced mechanical and quality inspection expertise.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong report-writing and communication abilities.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to perform effectively during outages and shutdowns.
• Professional integrity and commitment to safety and operational excellence.

Remuneration

A competitive remuneration package will be offered based on qualifications, specialist expertise, and demonstrated experience.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should submit the following:

• A comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) Showing the advertised criteria for review
• Certified Copies (not older than 3 months) of qualifications and training certificates
• Proof of professional membership (if applicable)
• Contactable references
• Email to [email protected]

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not receive a response within 30 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. Candidates not meeting the requirements will not be considered!!

Pay: R70 000,00 - R80 000,00 per month

Application Question(s):

• SAIW Welding and Fabrication Inspector Level I
• N6 Diploma and Trade Test Certificate or National Diploma in Engineering.
• Diploma or Certificate in Total Quality Management
• Certificate in OHSE, SAMTRAC, NOSA, NEBOSH, or an equivalent health and safety qualification.

Education:

• Diploma (Preferred)

Experience:

• post-apprenticeship: 10 years (Required)
• supervisory experience in plant maintenance: 10 years (Required)
• years' engineering quality control: 10 years (Required)
• power station maintenance : 10 years (Required)
• chemical and water treatment plants: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: In person