Job Description

Our client, a well-known leader in the frozen fruits sector has a career opportunity for a Factory Engineer for their Operations Department.

The successful candidate will have a degree in Industrial Engineering or similar, coupled with 3 - 5 years' experience in the refrigeration / food industry.

Purpose of the role:
The successful candidate will ensure that the maintenance of all warehouse and production equipment and maintenance processes and procedures are maintained and functioning effectively and efficiently at all times, and the general facilities are maintained.

Requirements:

• Industrial Engineering Degree or Similar
• Matric with Mathematics
• CAD Experience advantageous
• Computer literate
• Experience with ammonia refrigeration and food processing plants advantageous
• Programming PLCxe2x80x99s and Invertors advantageous
• 3 - 5 Years experience in the refrigeration and/or food industries
• Experience with high capacity 3Ph motors
• Mechanical service experience
• Knowledge of Pneumatic systems, switch gear and water treatment
• Must be willing to work extended hours and possibly weekends
• Preferably stay in the Helderberg/Stellenbosch areas

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for all maintenance and upkeep of the plant and facilities
• Responsible for implementing, maintaining and improving efficiencies within the plant
• Responsible for setting up and scheduling a maintenance programme
• Responsible for maintaining adequate levels of spare parts,
• Maintain a list of critical spare parts inventory
• Maintain a list of approved components/parts suppliers
• Responsible for liaising with contractors/OEM suppliers
• Assist and manage new expansion programmes
• Project management
• Setup Capital and Maintenance Budgets
• Ensure compliance to OSHA and other relevant legislation
• Ensure a safe working environment
• Attend to all breakdowns in the warehouse and production areas as well as minor maintenance required throughout the business
• Ensure preventative maintenance is scheduled and tended to
• Find alternative ways to limit production downtime and increase productivity
• Identify, meet and vet new maintenance suppliers
• Ensure ammonia plant is running at required suction pressures

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