GMR 2.1 Electrical / Mechanical Engineer

SUMMARY:
Lexdan Select is assisting a FMCG company with their search for a GMR2.1 Electrical/Mechanical Engineer, based in Cape Town.

POSITION INFO:
Duties & Responsibilities

• Statutory Accountability: Act as the GMR 2.1 Appointee, ensuring full compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, General Machinery Regulations, and all applicable statutory requirements.
• Plant Safety & Compliance: Oversee the safe operation, inspection, and maintenance of all machinery, boilers, pressure systems, and utilities, ensuring risk assessments and safe procedures are in place.
• Maintenance Strategy: Develop and implement preventative and predictive maintenance programs to maximize plant reliability, availability, and asset lifespan.
• Engineering Operations: Manage maintenance planning, shutdowns, and continuous improvement initiatives to minimize downtime and enhance operational efficiency.
• Utilities Management: Oversee and optimize plant utilities (steam, compressed air, electrical, water, refrigeration), ensuring efficient and compliant operation.
• Energy Efficiency: Monitor energy consumption and drive initiatives to improve efficiency and reduce operational costs.
• Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and manage a multidisciplinary engineering team, ensuring high performance and adherence to safety and compliance standards.
• Health & Safety Leadership: Promote a strong safety culture, ensure compliance with site safety standards, and lead incident investigations and corrective actions.
• Risk Management: Identify engineering risks and implement effective mitigation strategies to ensure safe and reliable operations.
• Continuous Improvement & Cost Control: Drive reliability and asset management improvements while optimizing maintenance budgets and supporting overall plant productivity.

• BSc/BEng or BTech in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, with a valid GCC (Factories) – non-negotiable.
• 5–8 years’ experience in industrial/manufacturing environments, with exposure to high-volume production operations.
• Proven experience with boilers, high-pressure steam systems, and complex plant utilities.
• Strong background in preventative maintenance systems, CMMS, and engineering asset management practices.
• In-depth understanding of OHS Act requirements and statutory engineering compliance responsibilities.