ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT
Responsible for site maintenance team, activities, development and performance.
Direct and mentor the site R&M staff, identify people/team skill strengths and weaknesses and implement training programmes to improve their performance.
Manages site assets and spare-parts systems.
Ensure compliance to site ISO9001 systems with respect to maintenance activities.
Key Project Engineer responsible for the developing & implementation of the Furnace Rebuild project (2026).
Responsible for maintaining furnace for optimum OEE.
Ensure site plant assets are maintained for optimum OEE.
Responsible for developing & improving engineering information systems e.g. ePAC.
Responsible for developing, monitoring and managing all engineering contractors' performance against set standards.
Formulates and implements initiatives to reduce energy, CO2 emissions & wastage.
EHS MANAGEMENT
Ensure site complies with engineering regulations under SA law and clients standards.
Assists with the development of local EHS standards.
Ensure EHS compliance is entrenched in all site R&M activities.
Responsible for site security processes.
Ensure 5S housekeeping standards are implemented.
Ensures site emergency teams are trained & capable.
Leads continuous improvement targets as an outcome of regular EHS audits and reviews.
Investigates site incidents and performs RCAs.
Corrects EHS deviations within agreed timeframe.
Takes personal proactive role to develop a site "Safety Culture."
PEOPLE MANAGEMENT
Sets clear targets/objectives for self and team.
Monitors individual and team performance against set targets/objectives.
Provides feedback in a manner that encourages personal development.
Identifies engineering team and individual skill gaps.
Implements training programmes to close gaps.
Takes personal proactive role to develop a site "Can Do" culture.
Implements disciplinary procedures when required.
COST / BUDGETING
Develop and manage site annual maintenance budget.
Develop and manage company capital expenditure plan.
Develop site 5-year capital program.
OTHER
Responsible for site security systems.
Assist with site IT systems.
Backup for Durban site Production manager.
Assist with implementing new ISO standards for the site in the future.
Requirements
BTech or BEng Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
5+ years maintenance engineering experience in chemical/glass industry.
Code 08 or higher driver's licence.
Siemens Scada/PLC troubleshooting knowledge is an advantage.
TECHNICAL & PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE
Proficiency in English language verbal, written and presentation skills.
Excellent proficiency in computer applications e.g. Word, Excel, SAP, etc.
Knowledge of the OSH Act, environmental laws, ISO 9001 systems.
Understanding of leadership, people management and HR/IR systems & processes.
Good engineering knowledge & skills, including electrical & instrumentation.
The following skills would be an advantage:
Furnace rebuild and hot repair experience.
Financial and budget management knowledge.
Project management knowledge.
Contractor control.
Experience with computer-based engineering systems.
Criteria
Important notes: Must have chemical manufacturing sector experience, stable track record of candidates staying at a company for a minimum of 3 years.
Salary
R 600 000 – R 900 000
A Consultant will be in touch if you are shortlisted for the position. Please consider your application unsuccessful should you not have been contacted within 2 weeks. We will keep your CV on our database and contact you should you match the criteria of any other vacancies.
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