Mechanical Utilities Foreman - eThekwini, DurbanSalary: R40k CTC Per Month, Negotiable Purpose of Position: Complement Recruitment are recruiting for a Mechanical Utilities Foreman for a permanent position based in eThekwini, Durban, KwaZulu Natal. The primary responsibility is to ensure effective, energy efficient operations of utilities for the line and plant & keeping utilities equipments performances within bench mark limits & execution of themes related to energy & cost savings. All in order to maximize the machine up times for productions & implementing planned, predictive & proactive maintenance. Apply Directly for this Job by clicking here - https://bit.ly/3LkgmiK Minimum Requirements: Matric; National Diploma / Degree in Mechanical Engineering & other related CertificationsRelevant maintenance and project management experience, preferably in a beverage or fast moving consumables goods environment6-8 years strong mechanical experience in the field of Thermic Heaters, compressor, chillers or water treatment plants or similar preferredManaged a plants mechanical and utilities department.Mechanical maintenance of Pulp/Paper/Chemical/Resin Plant & Utilities OperationsCompliance, Job Knowledge, Quality Orientation, Planning and Execution, Achievement Orientation, Communication, Analysis, Team WorkingAbility to be self-managed and multitask; Excellent communication skillsProficiency in MS Office/ Excel Skills & Oracle (advantageous)Experience and skillset: coal boilers, steam systems, cooling towers, refrigeration systems, air compressors, waste water treatment plants, water filtration (UF/RO), valves, pumps, piping systems, heat exchangers, electrical systems, instrumentation and civil work Role Overview: Ensuring effective environmental, health, safety and risk management to local standardsEnsure that world class asset care and maintenance principles are introduced and adhered to (efficient asset utilization)Compile, manage and control maintenance budget including capex, effective control of all project funding requests (i.e. abnormal maintenance and capitalTo manage performance and people development within departmentManaging maintenance projects and feasibility studiesPlan utilities availability and planned shutdowns and assist with compiling short and long term equipment replacement planDevelop and Management of quality systems (ISO 9001/2000) in responsibility areaEnsure compliance to OHSACT and all Company Risk, Health and Safety procedures, including statutory requirementsEnsure crew complies and adheres to all relevant policies, procedures, work instruction and SOPsDevelop and implement annual departmental business plans and assist in sites business planInnovation and business improvements in support of operational goalsEnsure maintenance plans for equipment is current and drive ICC complianceProblem solving and technical guidance of the maintenance teamsEnsure that plant maintenance standards are met and RCM principles are appliedManagement and co-ordination of an efficient maintenance function throughout the plantReduction of unplanned downtime, optimise utilization and efficiency of plant resourcesDrive sustainability agenda across siteManage multi-disciplinary projects from inception until final commissioningConduct all the required risk assessments and Hazop processes in compliance with company requirementsDevelop project schedules to ensure projects are closely managedLead the process of projects FAT (Factory Acceptance Test) and PAT (Performance Acceptance Test)Ensure that staff is trained and signed off on operation of new equipmentDevelop project close out to ensure snags are closed and project formally handed over to the siteManaging and maintaining site facilities and infrastructure Other Duties: Execution of scheduled, preventive & proactive maintenanceEnsuring spares availability; Ensuring TF Heaters efficient Operations, by avoiding lossesTuning of Burners for Air Fuel Ratio with respect to CO2 & O2%Attending Losses due to Insulations & Leakages through TDO Doors of Both LinesMinimize repetitive breakdowns; Best maintenance practices implementationOptimize the expanses by proper tracking; prepare documentationsConduction Energy Audit to identify the Gaps; Surveillance audit for certificationMaintain Water softener & DM plant performance for rated parameters & OBRMaintain best possible COCMaintaining Cooling Tower Fills cleaningExecution of Planned themesClose monitoring for ETP operations & out let parametersProper tuning of TF Heater Burner for Air & Fuel RatioDaily Monitoring of Gas consumptions with respect to plants runningMonitoring equipments running as per plant operationsMonitoring all the parameters on each shift basis, Monitoring Expenses on regular basisShift Planning & performance reporting; Day to day activities related to department.Ad-Hoc Engineering Services Related matters Find Us on Social Media