Industry: Agriculture, Forestry & Fishing
Job category: Electromechanical Engineer
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: No
About our companyQuantum Foods is a diversified feeds, poultry and egg business providing quality animal protein to selected South African and African markets. The Group is listed on the JSE main board in the "Farming and Fishing" sector under the share code QFH. Quantum Foods has fully integrated egg and broiler businesses with access to superior genetics in both fields. The Feed Producing Unit has state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities and a strategic alliance with an international company to ensure cutting edge technology transfer. Quantum Foods' head office is situated in the town of Wellington in the Western Cape.
IntroductionQuantum Foods has a career opportunity within its Nova Feeds Division for an Engineer I to join their dynamic team. This position will be the responsible General Machinery Regulation 2.1 appointee as per the Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993, providing technical engineering support to our Feed Manufacturing facility situated in Malmesbury. The position will report directly to the Operations Manager.
ResponsibilitiesManaging GMR 2.7a appointees to ensure compliance with Occupational Health and Safety ActEnsuring all machinery complies with the Occupational Health and Safety ActMaintaining records: Keeping and maintaining statutory machinery recordsConduct Risk assessments and implement control determinationsRisk management (incl. service providers, contractors, and processes)Conduct incident investigations and implement preventative measuresLeading the safety committeeManage site specific projectsInvolvement with planned and preventative maintenance systemsInvolvement with procurement of machinery and designImplement equipment upgrades and enhancements for continuous improvementManage training of Machine operatorsInvolvement of Job Observations and Competency assessmentsSCOPE OF ACT TO BE MANAGEDGeneral Machinery Regulations - GMRGeneral Safety Regulations - GSRGeneral Admin Regulations - GARDriven Machinery Regulations - DMRElectrical installation Regulations - EIRElectrical Machinery Regulations - EMRPressure Equipment Regulations - PERLifts Escalators and Passenger Regulations – LEPCRMinimum RequirementsGraduate engineer (Degree in Mechanical or Electrotechnical engineering) who has passed the examination on the Act and the regulations made thereunder held by the Commission of Examiners in terms of Regulations E5 (2) of the regulations published under Government Notice R929 of 28 June 1963 orCertified Engineer (Certificate of competency in mechanical or electrotechnical engineering issued before 01 January 1966)Minimum of 2-4 years' experiencePlanning and reporting skillsHighly motivated and self-starterTeam PlayerValid driver's licenseOwn transportAt Quantum Foods we are committed to Employment Equity and offer a competitive salary package and benefits.
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