Job Description

Main job purpose

To manage and control engineering activities, not limited to but inclusive of scheduled maintenance, breakdown maintenance, mini projects, engineering spares, and safety in order to achieve maximum machine up-time and world class engineering standards.

Main Objective

Lead an Engineering maintenance team and ensure optimal machine up-time through proactive maintenance within specified lead times in order to improve production output. Ensure that breakdowns are responded to within stipulated time frames to ensure minimal downtime and to maximize plant productivity. Conduct root cause analysis in order to determine root cause of the breakdown and to prevent recurrence. To 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 to drive capability in business. Propose improvements and alterations to machinery and equipment to ensure quality and productions volumes are optimized. Drive safety in area of responsibility and ensure 100% compliance with all safety procedures and policies. Monitor costs associated with Contractors, energy, waste, material, maintenance, spares and reworks to ensure that costs do not exceed budget parameters. Ensure effective communication of relevant information to all stakeholders to support effective decision making for the business. To ensure staff are effectively managed and held accountable through performance and disciplinary procedures, and that staff are developed and mentored to drive capability in the business.

Critical job requirements

National Diploma in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering 5years experience in a maintenance / engineering / process environment 2 years supervisory experience within a similar role 3 year's experience within a manufacturing environment

Knowledge

SCADA Computer packages PLC Understanding of electrical and Thyristor drives Strong working knowledge of instrumentation / automation (e.g. robotics, CNC machines, controllers, digital and analogue automation) Knowledge of Pneumatics and Hydraulics AC drives and servo systems Robotic systems Ethernet network systems PC / Machine interface

Skills

Leadership Problem solving and diagnostic ability Flexibility Analytical Detail orientated Conscientious Organized Computer literacy Interpersonal skills Mentoring and coaching
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Work Location: In person