SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:
Sawmill Mechanical Engineer GCC adv), Nelspruit, Rneg + ben
- BS / B Tech : Mechanical Engineering with 5 years' experience in a similar position with a GCC
- Previous experience in the Pulp and Paper industry will be advantageous
- SAP PM will be advantageous.
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
To effectively manage the maintenance resources of the Paper and Tissue machines in order to optimize machine availability and performance at Mill.
REPORTING TO : Engineering Manager
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensure that applicable engineering standards, procedures and practices are applied
- Provide engineering and maintenance expertise, as required, in the investigation of failures and problems raised at Client meetings
- Drive the Lean Manufacturing principles to develop maintenance programs and best practices as required
- Compile annual capital and maintenance cost budgets and ensure that these budgets are managed and controlled to ensure efficient and safe operation of the process plant
- Control capital and renewal project expenditure and implementation schedule within budget
- Manage projects initiated and prioritized by the CLIENT either directly or via contracted in resource/s
- Responsible for management of change and project management processes
- Maintain the plant and equipment in line with CLIENT’S Manufacturing Strategy ensuring that asset life cycle costs are minimized, efficiencies are maintained and legal compliance requirements are met
- Develop equipment replacement or optimization plans to improve performance, reliability, availability or extend life
- Ensure effective people management skills and development of subordinates within areas of responsibility
- Ensure compliance to relevant legislation and SHEQ standards within scope of control
- Investigates incidents (SHEQ) and identify root causes of Non-Conformances and corrects deviations
- Maintains a high level of good housekeeping in the workplace at all time.
