Engineer: Mechanical Extraction

SUMMARY:
Tongaat Hulett is seeking a dedicated and experienced professional for a Mechanical Engineer.

POSITION INFO:

Tongaat Hulett is seeking a dedicated and experienced professional for a Mechanical Engineering Vacancy at Felixton Mill. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing Engineering Maintenance in the Extraction Department.

This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, focusing on optimising and maintaining critical plant operations. If you meet the qualifications and are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role, please apply!

Minimum Requirements

• Education: BTech/BSc/BEng in Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience: At least 3 years of engineering experience, specifically in the sugar industry, managing maintenance of boilers, turbines, front end, or back end.
• Certifications: Government Certificate of Competency for Factories (GCC) will be an added advantage.
• 10-week SMRI certificate will be an added advantage
• Registration as a Professional in terms of the Engineering Professionals of South Africa Act, 114 of 1990 will be an added advantage.

Other Requirements:

• Must be willing to relocate to Empangeni/ Richards Bay area if not currently residing within the region.
• Prepared to work standby and unplanned overtime.

Skills Required:

• To be successful in this Mechanical Engineering Vacancy at Tongaat Hulett, candidates must possess a robust set of skills that ensure effective maintenance and optimisation of the plant’s operations.
• Computer Literacy: Proficiency in using various computer applications and software relevant to mechanical engineering. This includes maintenance management systems, CAD, and other engineering tools to create, modify, and analyse designs.
• Maintenance Schedules and Inspections: Strong knowledge and experience in developing and managing maintenance schedules to ensure all equipment and machinery are regularly inspected and maintained.
• Problem-solving: able to apply rigorous problem-solving methods to find root causes, explore creative options and solve difficult problems for measurable business value
• Understanding of SHE Procedures: In-depth understanding of Safety, Health, and Environmental (SHE) procedures to ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Budget and Cost Control: Expertise in managing budgets related to maintenance, materials, employment, and capital projects. Ability to control costs effectively while ensuring the quality and efficiency of maintenance activities.
• Knowledge of the OHS Act and Relevant Engineering Legislations: Comprehensive working knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act and other relevant engineering legislations.
• Leadership and Team Management: Strong leadership skills to manage and guide the maintenance team effectively.
• Communication Skills: Effective communication skills to convey technical information clearly and concisely to team members, management, and other stakeholders.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Procurement: involvement in procurement, negotiations with outside parties, and quality control during manufacture and installation, acceptance testing and commissioning.
• Financial Management: Compile and control expenditure on maintenance, materials, employment, and capital budgets.
• Project Development: Conceptualise, develop, and deliver capital expenditure projects. Develop a capital improvement plan and manage various projects within the plant as required.
• Maintenance Planning: Develop maintenance plans for the season, off crop as well as short and long stops, to minimize LTA and maximize Overall Time Efficiency (OTE).
• Optimisation: Ensure cane throughput is maximized or optimized with the cane supply departments, ensuring minimal losses through effective maintenance and controls.
• Performance Management: Manage performance, including coaching and development of employees.

Closing date: 28 January 2025.