Job Description

An established FMCG company is seeking the expertise of a Refrigeration Engineer to provide leadership and direction for its refrigeration plant. The ideal candidate will have experience managing a large-scale refrigeration plant in a fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) environment
Key Responsibilities Refrigeration Plant Management: Maintain refrigeration equipment and peripherals to ensure over 97% plant availability.
Develop, install, and refine existing hardware installations to improve reliability and functionality.
Maintenance: Plan scheduled maintenance with the Production Manager to minimize plant downtime.
Update maintenance schedules and report weekly on completed, pending, and outstanding maintenance.
Safety and Compliance: Drive statutory compliance and ensure all mechanical work, machinery, and processes comply with Food Safety and the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
Cost Control: Develop and maintain the refrigeration department budget.
Ensure all refrigeration expenditure is pre-approved and tracked daily.
People Management: Train, coach, and develop subordinates.
Manage the team through proper guidance, supervision, and discipline.
Project Management: Draw up task clarifications for proposed projects involving changes to the plant or new equipment.
Specify the scope of work and source quotations from suppliers.
Minimum Requirements
Refrigeration, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering Degree is required.
A minimum of 10 years of post-qualification, hands-on ammonia refrigeration plant engineering experience.
A minimum of 5 years of experience managing a large-scale refrigeration plant in a fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) environment.
Category C Ammonia safe handling is essential.
How to Apply:

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