Electrical Plant Engineer (GCC Factories)

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Our client is searching for an Electrical Plant Engineer to join their team in Mpumalanga with specific Manufacturing or FMCG or Mining industry experience

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:

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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   • Analyze and update engineering documentation, replacing outdated information to maintain accuracy.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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:
  • Electrical Engineering Degree
  • 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.