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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 Analyze and update engineering documentation, replacing outdated information to maintain accuracy.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.
