The Plant Engineer has a critical role in connecting operations with the mechanical\/electrical maintenance organization, helping minimize downtime and failure rates and maximize equipment productivity. To manage project resources including contractors. This position will report directly to the Engineering Manager.<\/p>\n
Roles and Responsibilities<\/p>\n
\tDrive compliance by ensuring equipment and machinery comply with relevant legislation and that Team Leaders fulfil their safety obligations with respect to work instructions, task observations and risk assessments to provide a safe and healthy work environment. This includes fulfilling GMR2.7 duties as stipulated in the OHS Act.
\n\tControl and manage the relevant maintenance budgets as agreed with the Engineering
\n\tManager to ensure planned cost outcomes are achieved.
\n\tImplement, improving and executing the maintenance strategy, objectives and tactics in respect of the available resources to ensure optimum performance and reliability of the plants.
\n\tDrive effective maintenance through root cause failure analyses on critical equipment and\/or system failures and recommend corrective measures to prevent recurrences.
\n\tResponsible for the accuracy of equipment database, bills of material and the asset register to ensure good data integrity and availability of equipment and\/or spares.
\n\tManage the Engineering department interaction with the Operations\/Production
\n\tDepartment to optimise processes and improve systems with the purpose of optimising efficiencies.
\n\tDevelops guidelines and rules, provide assistance and direction to plant personnel to ensure good engineering practice through documentation, quality control, and review mechanisms.
\n\tManage the planning and scheduling of maintenance activities in line with production requirements through subordinates by means of effective asset care systems.
\n\tResponsible for high level technical reports related to projects, maintenance activities, improvements and costs.
\n\tImplement and manage approved projects and new technology and ensure compliance to standard engineering practices.
\n\tTo ensure staff are effectively managed and held accountable through performance and disciplinary procedures, and that staff are developed and mentored through the talent management and IDP processes.
\n\tLead and oversee projects and maintenance jobs on a practical level.
\n\tKnowledge and understanding for planning statutory shutdown.<\/p>\n
Qualifications and Experience<\/p>\n
\tBEng or BSc or BTech Degree in Engineering (Mechanical & Electrical) (Mandatory)
\n\tNational Diplomas may be considered only with exceptional automation and explosives-industry experience (10+ years).
\n\tA minimum of 5-8 years of experience as a plant or maintenance engineer in an automated discreet component manufacturing operation, managing a maintenance team, projects and budget.
\n\tDemonstrated experience with PLC-controlled systems, automation troubleshooting, and high-precision machinery.
\n\tProven capability to lead and coordinate Mechanical and E&I teams in a high-risk, compliance-driven environment.
\n\tKnowledge of preventative and pro-active maintenance techniques and their application.
\n\tWorking knowledge of the following modules in SAP – PM & MM.
\n\tWorking knowledge of relevant legislation (i.e. LRA, BCEA, OHS and Explosive Act).
\n\tSound knowledge of project management in a multi-disciplinary environment
\n\tSound knowledge of engineering principles and standards
\n\tKnowledge and understanding of \u201chands on\u201d application of chemical, mechanical, electrical, civil and\/or explosives related engineering technologies
\n\tIntermediate MS Projects
\n\tNegotiating Skills<\/p>\n
Key Competencies<\/p>\n
\tGood communication skills.
\n\tPeople Management and leadership skills.
\n\tInterpersonal skills.
\n\tComputer literacy (MS Office – Advanced).
\n\tWorking knowledge of CAD and Simulations.
\n\tGood Negotiation skills.
\n\tProject Management skills.
\n\tTechnical Problem-solving skills.
\n\tConflict Management skills.
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Apply via company website ( http:\/\/www.aeci.co.za\/ ) or<\/p>\n
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