Job requirements<\/p>\n
\tGrade 12 \/ NQF 4 Equivalent.
\n\tDiploma or degree in Electrical\/ Mechanical Engineering.
\n\tIndustrial GCC (Government Competency Certificate).
\n\tMinimum 10 years of engineering within a plant process \/ utility \/ maintenance function, of which 2 must be at management level.
\n\tA thorough understanding of mechanical systems and working knowledge of electrical systems.
\n\tHigh level of expertise in plant engineering methods, theory, and principles from a design, construction, and compliance perspective.
\n\tPeople management experience with skills leading, developing, and training a technically diverse team.
\n\tPractical knowledge and application of GMR 2.1 and OHS Act regulations and experience with regulatory investigations.
\n\tStrong background in Abattoir maintenance best practices and equipment reliability.
\n\tPractical Knowledge of On-key, Allen Bradley PLCs, P&ID\u2019s, and SOPs.
\n\tA willingness to work shifts\/ overtime incl. on weekends where required.<\/p>\n
Duties and Responsibilities<\/p>\n
Team Leadership<\/p>\n
\tManagement of the Engineering\/ Maintenance teams with regards to HR and IR issues.
\n\tManagement of the day-to-day activities and out-puts of all team members across all shifts.
\n\tTrain and mentor his team to improve performance \/ efficiencies.
\n\tUtilize skills matrix to assess capability gaps within the Engineering\/ Maintenance teams and to develop a training plan in conjunction with HR development specialist to address skills gaps.
\n\tBe available on call-out and work on weekends or when necessary to ensure optimal performance of team and effective running of the plant.
\n\tOrganizes daily meetings and utilize information from all department to make management decisions on.
\n\tManages the Engineering\/ Maintenance staff to facilitate attainment of KPI\u2019s and monitor performance of individuals in attaining KPI\u2019s and institute corrective action if necessary.
\n\tDrive company culture and morale within the team.
\n\tPartners with HR to recruit the staff who are technically capable and fit in with company culture to ensure that Engineering\/ Maintenance team have the correct resources to maintain the facility.
\n\tSupports and advises Engineering\/ Maintenance staff on the execution of their tasks.
\n\tPerforms work inspections and checks for completeness of tasks.
\n\tPlan and manage leave roster and register.
\n\tKey role between GFC \/ Municipality and all external service providers to ensure no interruptions with regards to any electricity\/ water or services rendered to the abattoir.
\n\tBe available on call-out and work on weekends or when necessary to insure optimal performance of team and effective running of the plant.
\n\tImplement ongoing shop-floor system and measurement of all departments against set standards.
\n\tOptimize labour and supervision to ensure all personnel are utilized effectively and adjust needs as plant requirements change.
\n\tSales \/ Marketing \/ Processing \/ Finance\/ Farm Services partnerships to optimize communication \/ service level agreements and potential of all internal departments contribution towards success of the business.
\n\tCapex requirements and planning in conjunction with the Abattoir Manager.
\n\tEnsure best practices are implemented across all shifts.<\/p>\n
Budgets and Administration<\/p>\n
\tPrepare and administer department budget within established guidelines for maintenance and repair of building and equipment.
\n\tManagement of the Engineering\/ Maintenance spend against budget through daily review of budget vs. actual financial reports.
\n\tProvide input to the Abattoir Manager to co-create and commit to an appropriate budget during the annual budgeting process.
\n\tAuthorize stores requisitions and provide initial sign off of invoices prior to submission to the Abattoir Manager.
\n\tWork with the Administration department to ensure accurate reporting.
\n\tCo-ordinate and sign off on processing submission of all required documentation for inclusion in the information systems.
\n\tEnsures that all Engineering\/ Maintenance staff, keep timecards and other routine records (Leave planning etc.) and all relative documentation is submitted and authorized as per procedures.
\n\tOrganizes meetings with all staff, prepare month end reports to Abattoir Manager.<\/p>\n
Planned throughput<\/p>\n
\tDesign, implement and maintain preventive as well as predictive maintenance programs.
\n\tOversee full wastewater treatment and refrigeration systems.
\n\tManage all municipal & legal compliance issues i.e., lock out\/tag out, confined space, etc.
\n\tMaintain plant quality performance standards.
\n\tResponsible for all of the engineering department safety related matters.
\n\tProvide on and off-hour emergency response including equipment repair, damage control, and assignment of support personnel as needed.
\n\tFacilitates waste disposal programs from the abattoir.
\n\tKeeps up on technological changes such as retrofitting machinery to meet today\u2019s new laws and efficiency standards.<\/p>\n
Project Management<\/p>\n
\tOversees Capital Expenditure items including equipment purchases, contracted labour and in-house construction and fabrication projects.
\n\tGives input to the Abattoir Manager on the feasibility of projects by analysing technology, resource needs and market demands to ensure that project is feasible.
\n\tWorks with the Abattoir Manager to ensure that the requirements of internal customers are met and to prepare accurate project specification for implementation of projects.
\n\tEnsure necessary manpower is available to smoothly implement projects on time and within the agreed budget.<\/p>\n
Repairs and Renovations<\/p>\n
\tAssist with the renovations of existing equipment and the construction of new facilities as part of the project team.
\n\tPresent any new technologies or best practices within the Poultry Industry.<\/p>\n
Other<\/p>\n
\tAny other duties as may be required by management.<\/p>\n
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