Process Engineer, Durban

Our client has an opportunity for a Process Engineer to optimally manage the Plant to ensure all customer requirements are met. This role has strong interface with logistic planning and shipping activities. The opportunity is based in Durban, reporting to the Operations Director. The candidate must meet the following minimum criteria:

Minimum criteria:

• Industrial Engineering degree or similar qualification
• Post graduate management qualification will be advantageous
• 5 years engineering, production, manufacturing or operations experience essential
• 2 years of which must be in management capacity
• Experience in the mining industry advantageous
• Experience in Bulk Minerals or Solids Handling Facility/Terminal Operations preferred
• Experience in working within a Unionised environment
• Good understanding of SHEQ systems (OHSAS18001, ISO14001 & ISO9001)
• Leadership skills and ability to motivate staff to achieve desired goals
• Ability to plan, organise, prioritise and multi-task at a technical and management level
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Good planning and organising skills
• High levels of integrity and confidentiality
• Customer focused
• Ability to work under pressure
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to interact with and influence external and internal stakeholders
• Valid driver’s licence
• Medically fit

The successful candidate will engage in, but not limited to the following activities:

• Translate the shipping plan into a production plan incorporating all other activities on the plant
• Update or develop process maps to ensure site operates safely, efficiently and optimally
• Evaluate all resources and equipment required for the execution of production activities
• Mentor, coach and develop employees by building individual and team competence to meet set goals and objectives
• Provide input into the operations strategy and budget
• Develop and manage operations cost budget for all operations within his/her control
• Manage service providers under his/her responsibility
• Effective and efficient management of all human resources under your control with an aim to reduce costs, improve productivity and ensure SHE compliance
• Keep up to date all production related procedures and work instructions
• Develop training and competency plans for relevant employees
• Assist on the development of ‘Product Stewardship’ processes and procedures
• Monitor compliance to OHS Act, SHEQ systems and other industry applicable legislation
• Drive sustainability programs to reduce energy consumption, water consumption and waste generation
• Appropriately and timeously deal with all IR & ER issues
• Complete and review all Risk Assessments for the plant
• Participate in audits and lead investigate
• Oversee continuous improvement activities
• Participate in project scoping for all improvement and capital projects
• Strong participation on the implementation and utilisation of all business systems
• Liaise with Logistic Planning with regards to the customer’s operational requirements
• Manage the availability of equipment for maintenance and repairs
• Fulfil Production Standby Manager as and when required.

Knowledge, skills and abilities required:

• Excellent project management skills
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills
• Able to plan, organise and prioritise
• Strong problem solving skills
• High levels of professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality
• Excellent client liaison and communication skills (verbal and written)
• Strong sense of project ownership, proactive, and results driven
• Proven conflict resolution and negotiation skills
• Excellent leadership qualities
• High levels of professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality

Physical and mental requirements:

• Work comfortably at heights and walk on gratings several stories high
• Free of asthma and related illness
• Physically fit