Maintenance & Utilities Engineer

Applications are invited to apply for the above-mentioned position to be based in Springs.

The successful candidate will report to the Engineering Manager.

Key Performance Areas would include, but are not limited to:

• Ensuring compliance to environmental, health, safety and risk management standards.
• Ensure that world class asset care and maintenance principles are introduced and adhered to (efficient asset utilization).
• Compile, manage and control maintenance budget including capex
• Maintain effective control of all project funding requests (i.e. abnormal maintenance and capital)
• Manage performance and people development within the department.
• Managing maintenance projects and feasibility studies.
• Plan utilities availability and planned shutdowns and assist with compiling short and long term equipment replacement plan
• Develop and Management of quality systems (ISO 9001/2000) in responsibility area.
• Ensure compliance to OHSACT and all Heineken Beverages Risk, Health and Safety procedures, including statutory requirements Ensure crew complies and adheres to all relevant policies, procedures, work instruction and SOPs
• Develop and implement annual departmental business plans and assist in site’s business plan.
• Innovation and business improvements in support of operational goals.
• Ensure maintenance plans for equipment is current and drive ICC compliance
• Problem solving and technical guidance of the maintenance teams
• Ensure that plant maintenance standards are met and RCM principles are applied
• Management and co-ordination of an efficient maintenance function throughout the plant
• Reduction of unplanned downtime, optimise utilization and efficiency of plant resources. Drive sustainability agenda across site.
• Manage multi-disciplinary projects from inception until final commissioning.
• Conduct all the required risk assessments and Hazop processes in compliance with Heineken Beverages Requirements
• Develop project schedules to ensure projects are closely managed.
• Lead the process of projects FAT (Factory Acceptance Test) and PAT (Performance Acceptance Test)
• Ensure that staff is trained and signed off on operation of new equipment.
• Develop project close out to ensure snags are closed and project formally handed over to the site.
• Managing and maintaining site facilities and infrastructure.

The successful candidate must have the following qualifications, skills, and experience:

• Relevant and recognised tertiary qualification BSc degree, B. Tech degree or National Higher Engineering Diploma in Mechanical/ Electrical Engineering.
• A Government Certificate of Competency (Factories) is advantageous.
• At least 5 years’ experience in coal fired boiler operation and maintenance.
• At least 5 years’ experience in managing general utilities i.e. water, gas, refrigeration plant, compressors, waste water.
• At least 5 years relevant maintenance and project management experience, preferably in a beverage or fast-moving consumables goods environment. (Including budget control).
• Good working knowledge of plant items in light industrial applications (i.e. coal boilers, steam systems, cooling towers, refrigeration systems, air compressors, waste water treatment plants, water filtration (UF/RO), valves, pumps, piping systems, heat exchangers, electrical systems, instrumentation and civil work etc.)
• Project management experience, preferably in a beverage- or related production environment.
• Computer literacy (i.e. Microsoft Office, Excel, SAPR3/ PM, etc.)
• A willingness to work outside of normal working hours, when required People management, performance management and leadership skills.
• Sound written and verbal communication skills at various levels of employees. A self-starter with high levels of energy and motivation
• The successful candidate must be innovative and drive best practices