Site Engineer

The incumbent reports to the General Manager, responsible for directing the smooth operation of the plant. Engineer will plan and coordinate activities concerned with the design, construction, modification, and maintenance of equipment and machinery in an industrial/manufacturing plant (Mill and, or Converting)

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Engineering, Maintenance and Compliance

• Drive compliance by ensuring equipment and machinery comply with relevant legislation and that plant personnel fulfil their safety obligations with respect to work instructions, task observations and risk assessments in order to provide a safe and healthy work environment.
• This includes fulfilling GMR2.1 duties as stipulated in the OHS Act.
• Control and manage the relevant maintenance budgets as agreed with the General Manager to ensure planned cost outcomes are achieved.
• Implement, improving and executing the maintenance strategy, objectives and tactics in respect of the available resources to ensure optimum performance and reliability of the plants.
• Drive effective maintenance through root cause failure analyses on critical equipment and/or system failures and recommend corrective measures to prevent recurrences.
• Responsible for the accuracy of equipment database, bills of material and the asset register to ensure good data integrity and availability of equipment and/or spares.
• Manage the engineering discipline & interaction with the Operations Department to optimize processes and improve systems with the purpose of optimizing efficiencies.
• Develops guidelines and rules, provide assistance and direction to plant personnel to ensure good engineering practice through documentation, quality control, and review mechanisms.
• Manage the planning and scheduling of maintenance activities in line with production requirements through collaborative teams by means of effective asset care systems.
• Drive the implementation of Machinery safety programs, RISK Assessment, MOC etc.
• Responsible for high-level technical reports related to projects, maintenance activities, improvements and costs.
• Implement and manage approved projects and new technology and ensure compliance to standard engineering practices.
• To ensure staff are effectively managed and held accountable through performance and disciplinary procedures, and that staff are developed and mentored through the talent management and IDP process.

JOB SPECIFICATION

Educational Qualification

• National Diploma/BTech/BSc in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering
• GCC Factories in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering
• 5 years post GCC experience
• If not a graduate then a Trade Test would be required
• Proven track record – of leading a site as plant engineer (vital)
• A prior knowledge of processes/ products/ systems is essential (such as world class manufacturing, manufacturing systems)
• Sound management and leadership skills are essential and above average computer literacy are required.

Knowledge and Experience

• Knowledge of preventative & pro-active maintenance techniques and their application
• Working knowledge of relevant legislation (i.e. LRA, BCEA, OHS)
• Mechanical Engineering knowledge
• Electrical & Control system knowledge
• Experience of boiler, steam systems, effluent/chemical treatment plant, compressors, etc.
• Minimum 8 years’ experience in factories
• 3 of the 8 years must be management experience (leading maintenance team)
• Experience within a manufacturing environment (non-negotiable)

Skills and Competencies

• Good communication skills
• Good presentation skills
• People Management and leadership skills
• Computer literacy (MS Office - Advanced)
• Working knowledge of SAP
• Working knowledge of CAD and Simulations
• Good Negotiation skills
• Project Management skills
• Technical Problem-solving skill
• Conflict Management skills

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Must be able to work extra hours when required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Physical able to perform all tasks.