Sawmill Mechanical Engineer GCC adv), Nelspruit, Rneg + benBS / B Tech : Mechanical Engineering with 5 years' experience in a similar position with a GCCPrevious experience in the Pulp and Paper industry will be advantageousSAP PM will be advantageous.PURPOSE OF THE JOBTo effectively manage the maintenance resources of the Paper and Tissue machines in order to optimize machine availability and performance at Mill.REPORTING TO : Engineering ManagerMAIN RESPONSIBILITIESEnsure that applicable engineering standards, procedures and practices are appliedProvide engineering and maintenance expertise, as required, in the investigation of failures and problems raised at Client meetingsDrive the Lean Manufacturing principles to develop maintenance programs and best practices as requiredCompile annual capital and maintenance cost budgets and ensure that these budgets are managed and controlled to ensure efficient and safe operation of the process plantControl capital and renewal project expenditure and implementation schedule within budgetManage projects initiated and prioritized by the CLIENT either directly or via contracted in resource/sResponsible for management of change and project management processesMaintain the plant and equipment in line with CLIENT'S Manufacturing Strategy ensuring that asset life cycle costs are minimized, efficiencies are maintained and legal compliance requirements are metDevelop equipment replacement or optimization plans to improve performance, reliability, availability or extend lifeEnsure effective people management skills and development of subordinates within areas of responsibilityEnsure compliance to relevant legislation and SHEQ standards within scope of controlInvestigates incidents (SHEQ) and identify root causes of Non-Conformances and corrects deviationsMaintains a high level of good housekeeping in the workplace at all time.