Plant Maintenance Engineer

Recruiter:

Career-seekers Recruitment Solutions

Job Ref:

23201107

Date posted:

Wednesday, November 8, 2023

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary:

Highly Negotiable, Commensuarate with Qualification and experience.

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.

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