Factory Maintenance Engineer (FMCG)

  • Helderberg
  • Merand Corbett E Associates

Requirements:

  • Degree in Engineering: Industrial / Mechanical or similar
  • 3-5 years experience in refrigeration or food industries
  • Experience with ammonia refrigeration and food processing plants advantageous
  • Matric with Mathematics
  • CAD Experience advantageous
  • Experience with high capacity 3Ph motors
  • Mechanical service experience
  • Knowledge of Pneumatic systems, switch gear, and water treatment
  • Computer literate
  • Willingness to work extended hours and weekends

Responsibilities:
  • Maintain and upkeep plant and facilities
  • Implement, maintain, and improve efficiencies within the plant
  • Set up and schedule a maintenance program
  • Maintain adequate levels of spare parts
  • Manage critical spare parts inventory
  • Liaise with contractors/OEM suppliers
  • Assist and manage new expansion programs
  • Project management
  • Setup Capital and Maintenance Budgets
  • Ensure compliance with OSHA and other relevant legislation
  • Ensure a safe working environment
  • Attend to breakdowns in warehouse and production areas, as well as minor maintenance required throughout the business
  • Schedule preventative maintenance
  • Find alternative ways to limit production downtime and increase productivity
  • Identify, meet, and vet new maintenance suppliers
  • Ensure ammonia plant is running at required suction pressures
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted