Plant Maintenance Engineer

SUMMARY:
Plant Maintenance Engineer, FMCG Industry, Durban North.

POSITION INFO:

Our Client a renown Global leader in the FMCG industry is seeking to URGENTLY appoint a Plant Maintenance Engineer to be based in their Durban North, KZN Operation.

PLEASE NOTE:

Our client is one the world''s leading taste and nutrition companies in the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries. Their vision is to be their customers'' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition.

MAIN PURPOSE FOR THE ROLE:

• To lead and oversee the engineering Business Unit (BU).
• To ensure the planning of the maintenance work as well as the execution, that equipment is maintained and in a safe condition as per statutory requirements.
• To apply technical application of electrical principles in the Engineering Business Unit.

KEY COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS:

• At Minimum a bachelor’s degree in mechanical/electrical engineering with at least 4 years’ experience in a Food or Chemical Manufacturing Environment.
• GCC Mechanical Engineering Qualification
• Take instructions / communicate in English.
• Completed examination in OHS Act
• Knowledge of UPS, diesel engine alternators, electrical circuit breakers, condition monitoring on rotating equipment and thermograph test on electrical connections
• High level knowledge of pumps, gearboxes, steam, boilers, compressors, air handling units, cooling towers, water reticulation systems, valves, hydraulics, pneumatics. Management skills
• Excellent communicator
• Self-starter / enthusiastic
• Methodical / attention to detail
• Multitasker.

KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensuring Plant availability of 95%.
• Ensuring safety compliance in terms of OHSACT & assume the GMR 2.1 responsibilities as a “competent person”.
• Management of the Engineering BU budgets.
• Lead the team of highly skilled artisans as well as nurturing and developing trainees.
• Ensure the Preventive Maintenance Program is inline and executed timeously.
• Constantly challenging the marketplace for new technology
• Perform regular testing on the earthing protection system and spray dryers’ fire suppression system.
• Working with the internal BUs for new product development
• Develop documentation for maintenance procedures, to assist trouble shooting.
• Ensure equipment list is kept up to date and calibrated in accordance with the agreed schedule & ensuring that critical spares are available.
• Writing up reports, analysing and upgrading / improvement recommendation for management review
• Provide technical support to production by ensuring that equipment and machinery are well maintained and optimized to achieve cost effectiveness.
• Perform daily routine inspections, repairs and preventative maintenance activities of plant equipment.
• New Equipment installations
• Working with engineering suppliers and ensuring they have the best service provided.
• Maintaining records of maintenance, repair works and subcontractors works.
• Safety & Legal responsibility
• Project work as and when required.

Apply Now!

WILLINGNESS TO RELOCATE TO DURBAN IS ESSENTIAL. SHOULD THIS OPPORTUNITY NOT BE ALIGNED TO YOUR CAREER ASPIRATIONS, KINDLY FORWARD IT TO A FRIEND.