SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:
Our client is searching for an Electrical Plant Engineer to join their team in the Eastern Cape.
Work Description:
Responsible for ensuring factory machines produce the required product quality and quantity per the company’s Production and Strategic Plan, adhering to factory and environmental legislation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Project Management & Modifications:
- Oversee projects and modifications, ensuring compliance with OHASA, specifications, and deadlines.
- Engage in future planning, recommend new technology, and process enhancements, and evaluate equipment lifecycle.
- Plant Maintenance & Classification:
- Classify and maintain equipment, focus on critical assets, and manage stock levels for necessary spares.
- Develop and implement test procedures, conduct periodic efficiency checks, and optimize equipment performance.
- Operating & Maintenance Procedures:
- Create and standardize operating procedures to achieve optimal production and quality.
- Analyze and update engineering documentation, replacing outdated information to maintain accuracy.
- Root Cause Analysis & Energy Optimization:
- Conduct root cause analysis for equipment stoppages, focusing on energy efficiency and reducing pollution.
- Assist in mechanical maintenance as needed and work to minimize downtime.
- Safety, Health, Environment, & Quality (SHEQ):
- Adhere to safety, health, and environmental regulations; report hazards promptly and ensure compliance.
- Support SHEQ initiatives, promoting a safe work culture and continuous quality improvements.
- Instrument & Standby Maintenance:
- Perform regular instrument maintenance, and downtime analysis, and ensure system reliability.
- Be available for 24/7 standby duty to address any plant maintenance emergencies.
Required Skills, Knowledge, & Competencies:
- Qualifications:
- B.Sc. Electrical Engineering,
- N6 & Government Certificate of Competency (GCC)
- T4 & Government Certificate of Competency. (GCC)
- Technical Knowledge:
- Proficient in PLCs, HV/LV equipment, process principles, and instrumentation.
- 5+ years of experience in electrical and project engineering, ideally in factory environments.
- Competencies:
- Physical: Good health and eyesight (not colour-blind).
- Cognitive: Strong problem-solving skills, systematic, structured, and quality-oriented, with strong mathematical and analytical abilities.
- Emotional: Mature individual with high EQ, persuasive communication skills, effective listening, and decisiveness.
- Additional Skills: Computer literate, strong knowledge of OHASA standards, and team-oriented.
