Responsibilities:Drive Utilities Efficiencies and reliability across site.Provide Technical and process support to Cellar Operations.Ensure compliance to environmental, health, safety and risk management standards.Introduce and adhere to world class asset care and maintenance principles (efficient asset utilization).Compile, manage and control maintenance budget including capex.Maintain effective control of all project funding requests (i.e. abnormal maintenance and capital).Manage performance and people development within the department.Manage maintenance projects and feasibility studies.Plan utilities availability and planned shutdowns; assist with compiling short and long term equipment replacement plan.Develop and manage quality systems (ISO 9001/2000) in responsibility area.Ensure compliance to OHSACT and all Distell Risk, Health and Safety procedures, including statutory requirements.Ensure crew complies and adheres to all relevant policies, procedures, work instructions and SOPs.Develop and implement annual departmental business plans; assist in site's business plan.Drive innovation and business improvements in support of operational goals.Ensure maintenance plans for equipment are current and drive ICC compliance.Provide problem solving and technical guidance to the maintenance teams.Ensure plant maintenance standards are met, and RCM principles are applied.Manage and coordinate an efficient maintenance function throughout the plant.Improve Plant uptime, optimize utilization and efficiency of plant resources.Drive sustainability agenda across site (Water, Electricity, Energy, Effluent, CO2, etc.).Manage multi-disciplinary projects from inception until final commissioning.Conduct all required risk assessments and Hazop processes in compliance with Distell Requirements.Develop project schedules to ensure projects are closely managed.Lead the process of projects FAT (Factory Acceptance Test) and PAT (Performance Acceptance Test).Ensure staff is trained and signed off on operation of new equipment.Develop project close out to ensure snags are closed and project formally handed over to the site.Manage and maintain site facilities and infrastructure.Minimum Requirements:At least 3 years' experience in an Engineering environment.At least 2 years' experience in managing general utilities (i.e. water, gas, refrigeration plant, compressors, waste water).At least 2 years relevant maintenance and project management experience, preferably in a beverage or fast-moving consumer goods environment, with a proven track record of managing a maintenance team of Artisans/Foreman (including budget control).Good working knowledge of plant items in light industrial applications (i.e. 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).Project management experience, preferably in a beverage or related production environment.Computer literacy (i.e. Microsoft Office, Excel, SAPR3/PM, etc.).A willingness to work outside of normal working hours, when required.People management, performance management, and leadership skills.Sound written and verbal communication skills at various levels of employees.A self-starter with high levels of energy and motivation.The successful candidate must be innovative and drive best practices.Relevant and recognized tertiary qualification (BSc degree, B. Tech degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering).A Government Certificate of Competency (Factories) is advantageous.
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