FGD Unitised & FGD Auxiliaries Mechanical Quality Inspector

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced FGD Unitised & FGD Auxiliaries Mechanical Quality Inspector to support maintenance, outage, commissioning, and quality assurance activities on Flue Gas Desulphurisation (FGD) systems and associated auxiliary plant. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring that all maintenance and inspection work complies with engineering specifications, applicable standards, project quality requirements, and statutory regulations.

This position requires a seasoned mechanical quality professional with extensive experience in power station maintenance, rotating equipment, chemical and water treatment plants, reliability engineering, and engineering quality control.

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:

• Flue Gas Desulphurisation (FGD) systems and auxiliary plant.
• 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/MSMW 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 FGD systems and associated mechanical plant.
• Verify compliance with engineering drawings, specifications, quality procedures, and statutory requirements.
• Inspect rotating equipment, valves, pumps, compressors, and auxiliary systems.
• Witness equipment alignment, pressure testing, commissioning, and decommissioning activities.
• Review quality documentation and support supplier quality audits.
• Conduct root cause and failure investigations and recommend corrective actions.
• Monitor work management activities through SAP PM processes.
• Compile quality records, inspection reports, and non-conformance documentation.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and quality audits.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, project specifications, and client quality requirements.

Desirable Attributes

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Exceptional technical knowledge and attention to detail.
• Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities.
• Excellent analytical, report-writing, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage quality requirements during major outages and shutdowns.
• Commitment to safety, quality, 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