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Centurion: Plant Engineer (FMCG Meat/Food Processing) posted by Network Finance

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About the Role

As a Centurion: Plant Engineer in our FMCG Meat/Food Processing facility, you will play a critical role in driving daily/weekly maintenance planning processes, prioritizing tasks, and allocating resources to various engineering disciplines. You will work closely with the planner to ensure seamless execution of plant operations, while also focusing on reducing downtime, improving efficiency, and ensuring a safe working environment for all staff members.

Key Responsibilities

  • Drive and delivery the agreed strategy to reduce plant downtime and improve efficiencies of machines and lines.
  • Responsible for health and safety with regards to all equipment and plant to ensure a safe environment to operate and work on for all staff.
  • Strategize capex focus to reduce plant downtime and improve efficiencies of machines and lines.
  • Manage and control the fixed asset register and insure that it is updated as per policy and depreciation is in line with group standards.
  • Ensure that health and safety requirements as per the Rainbow standard are adhere to with regards to specifying new equipment.
  • Process change control documentation with regards to all equipment and plant changes with proven records for audit purposes.
  • Manage and control the planned maintenance, preventative schedules, work requests, and break downs, with support from planner and Maintenance Foreman.
  • Ensure that all project work in plant is carried out and completed to the highest level of trade-man ship quality and to safe food requirements.
  • Develop and implement an effective planned preventative maintenance system for the Coastal depots facilities as well as oversee major repairs of breakdowns thus minimising R&M costs in the region.

Requirements

  • Strong technical knowledge of mechanical engineering principles and practices.
  • Proven experience in plant maintenance planning, scheduling, and allocation of tasks to different disciplines of the engineering department.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with ability to identify and prioritize tasks.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities and deadlines.
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field (LLB not required).
  • Relevant experience in plant maintenance planning and scheduling.

How to Apply

Click the green “Go Apply” button below to apply directly online with the employer.

About Electrical Engineering Jobs in Gauteng

Electrical Engineering positions are commonly found in Gauteng, with a thriving industry that caters to various sectors. Typically, electrical engineers in this region work on designing, developing, and testing electrical systems, often collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions. Generally, the job market is competitive, but opportunities abound for those with the right skills and experience.

When it comes to salary expectations, electrical engineers in Gauteng can typically expect to earn between R600 000 and R1 million per annum, although this range may vary significantly depending on factors such as experience, company size, industry sector, and specific job requirements. For instance, senior electrical engineers or those working for larger companies may command higher salaries, while entry-level positions might start at a lower end of the scale. It’s essential to note that these figures are only rough estimates and should be taken as general guidelines.

Common skills required for electrical engineering roles in Gauteng include proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C++, or MATLAB; experience with design automation tools like SPICE or Cadence OrCAD; knowledge of electrical circuits and systems; excellent problem-solving skills; and strong communication abilities. Other desirable skills often include expertise in areas like power systems, control systems, or electromagnetics.

The industries that commonly employ electrical engineers in Gauteng include the technology industry, financial services sector, manufacturing sector, and energy sector. In these sectors, electrical engineers play a crucial role in designing and developing innovative solutions to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance overall performance. Other industries may also employ electrical engineers, but these sectors tend to be more prominent.

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In terms of career development, electrical engineers in Gauteng can expect to progress through various stages, starting as junior engineers and working their way up to senior roles. Opportunities for advancement often arise through experience, taking on additional responsibilities, or pursuing further education. Many companies also offer training programs and mentorship schemes to help employees develop new skills and stay up-to-date with industry trends.


This information provides general career guidance. Actual salaries and requirements vary by employer.



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Centurion: Plant Engineer (FMCG Meat/Food Processing) posted by Network Finance

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Job Description

Drive the daily / weekly maintenance planning process for the plant – prioritising, scheduling and allocation of tasks to different discipline of the engineering department, with the assistance of the planner.
Drive and delivery the agreed strategy to reduce plant down time and improve efficiencies of machines and lines.
Responsible for health and safety with regards to all equipment and plant to ensure a safe environment to operate and work on for all staff.
Strategize capex focus to reduce plant down time and improve efficiencies of machines and lines.
Ensure that health and safety requirements as per the Rainbow standard are adhere to with regards to specifying new equipment. Process change control documentation with regards to all equipment and plant changes with proven records for audit purposes.
Manage and control the fixed asset register and insure that it is updated as per policy and depreciation is in line with group standards.
In sure that all project work in plant is carried out and completed to the highest level of trade-man ship quality and to safe food requirements.
Develop and implement an effective planned preventative maintenance system for the Coastal depots facilities as well as oversee major repairs of breakdowns thus minimising R&M costs in the region.
Ensure all buildings and accessories are utilised into risk, security, safety, health, HACCP AND ISO22000, 14000, 18000.
Ensure all electrical equipment and installations are maintained or installed in accordance with statutory requirements and business needs.
Oversee repairs and maintenance on all other utilities.
Optimise efficiencies and utilisation of assets in the region with the objective of minimising the costs per unit.
Drive sustainable maintenance practices throughout the plant
Management of all planned maintenance, preventative schedules, work requests and break downs, with support from planner and Maintenance Foreman.
Ensure that all are working according to safety regulations and ensure the enforcement of food safety requirements
Manage costs to ensure lowest cost production and the optimal utilisation of assets.
Report to engineering manager on a weekly basis on actual KPI’s versus budget and work with team to address and areas of non conformance or concern proactively and timeously.
Report on and manage all input costs and manage any over or underspend appropriately to ensure that issue are escalated before significant financial loss occurs.
Authorises plant engineering expenses within level of authority and monitor spending activity within teams to ensure compliance to financial and ethical standards.
Implements and encourages cost cutting initiatives within the team where these do not impact on long term business sustainability.
Work with the processing Engineering manager to allocating spend to areas of high priority within the plant

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How to Apply

Click the green “Go Apply” button below to apply directly online with the employer.

About Electrical Engineering Jobs in Gauteng

Electrical Engineering positions are commonly found in Gauteng, with a thriving industry that caters to various sectors. Typically, electrical engineers in this region work on designing, developing, and testing electrical systems, often collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions. Generally, the job market is competitive, but opportunities abound for those with the right skills and experience.

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Common skills required for electrical engineering roles in Gauteng include proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C++, or MATLAB; experience with design automation tools like SPICE or Cadence OrCAD; knowledge of electrical circuits and systems; excellent problem-solving skills; and strong communication abilities. Other desirable skills often include expertise in areas like power systems, control systems, or electromagnetics.

The industries that commonly employ electrical engineers in Gauteng include the technology industry, financial services sector, manufacturing sector, and energy sector. In these sectors, electrical engineers play a crucial role in designing and developing innovative solutions to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance overall performance. Other industries may also employ electrical engineers, but these sectors tend to be more prominent.

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In terms of career development, electrical engineers in Gauteng can expect to progress through various stages, starting as junior engineers and working their way up to senior roles. Opportunities for advancement often arise through experience, taking on additional responsibilities, or pursuing further education. Many companies also offer training programs and mentorship schemes to help employees develop new skills and stay up-to-date with industry trends.


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