Job Title: Plant Engineer Leading metal products manufacturer seeks a Plant Engineer. Oversee maintenance and continuous plant improvements. Hands-on person.
Non-Negotiables (We will check) Excellent Mechanical Aptitude. Exceptionally good with your hands. Has had hands-on maintenance experience on punches, fitting and turning machines, welding machines, cranes, motor vehicles (strong preference). More than 5 years experience. Government Certificate of Competency (Mechanical or Factories). Expert in Occupational Health and Safety practices and investigations. Innovative with exposure to Industrial Engineering, TQM, Lean or equivalent. Involved in plant improvement projects from a conceptualisation and implementation perspective. Exposure to maintenance of old machines, custom machines, and electro-mechanical machines. Leads as part of the team with exceptional people skills. Reads people well and manages own emotions effectively. Win-win collaborator. Mentor and developer of staff who wants to make a difference in the role. Stable career history. What the person must be able to do: This role is in the South African metal products manufacturing industry. All duties would take place in this context.
Oversee all plant planning, design, and maintenance. Take full operational accountability for installation and maintenance of:
Mechanical Machines Automated Machines Tools Functional Equipment Vehicle fleet maintenance Heavy equipment such as boilers and compressors Electrical equipment such as welders Take full accountability for Occupational Health and Safety. Oversee utilities such as electricity, water, steam, and effluent. Understand how to design and repair custom equipment (doesn't have to do it, just understand). Understand heavy machinery. Practical understanding of industrial engineering practices such as TQM, Lean, ISO or equivalent. Advantageous: Specific experience in the metal goods industry. Introduce and monitor proactive maintenance schedules and practices. Mentoring and staff skills upliftment. People skills and interdepartmental harmonisation skills. Manage a team of maintenance staff. Key Job Deliverables (First 6-12 Months): Get to understand the plant in depth. Analyse current status of operation and identify opportunities for optimisation. Optimise proactive and reactive maintenance. Audit safety practices and recommend improvements. Background Work Experience: 5+ years experience as a Plant Engineer or equivalent (i.e. Must have had overall accountability for a Plant). GCC (Mechanical or Factories) (Non Negotiable). Mechanical Engineering N6, Btech or BSc. Proven track record in plant optimisation and proactive maintenance (we will check references). Strong interpersonal skills. Type of Person: Action orientated. Analytical thinker. Innovator. Improvement Driven. Strong leadership skills – Leads as a member of the team. Strong interpersonal skills. Strong communication skills at all levels (From senior management to blue-collar workers). Natural coach and mentor. Strong project management and facilitation skills. Success orientated. Qualify Out: Abrasive. Emotionally cold. Focuses on numbers and forgets about people. Introverted – Not a people person. Wants to be spoon-fed. Lethargic. Confined to Analysis-Paralysis. Personality Summary: Moderate to High Driver: Results Orientated Go-getter.
Moderate to High Analytical: Strong with analysis, metrics, data, and fact-based decision making.
Moderate Expressive: People person, natural leader.
Advantageous: Moderate Administrative: Good with procedures, processes, and best practices.
Benefits of this Role: Established Engineering manufacturer (Leaders in their industry). Opportunity to make a difference and "leave your mark."
Reports to: Engineering Director
Location: Johannesburg East (Germiston Area)
Employment Equity: N/A
Salary: Market Related. In the Range of R800K to R950K Million per annum. Negotiable for exceptional candidates.
Type: Permanent
Start: ASAP
Reference: DT 128
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