Mechanical Manager - Kempton Park, South Africa - Molefe Professional Placement

Molefe Professional Placement
Molefe Professional Placement
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Kempton Park, South Africa

1 week ago

Thabo Mthembu

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Description
A challenging and exciting position exists for a suitably qualified Mechanical Manager

in a well-established chemical factory in Kempton Park.


Purpose of the job
The Mechanical Manager reports to the Engineering Manager and has the primary responsibilities to:

  • Define and implement engineering standards, maintenance strategies and asset integrity philosophies for mechanical equipment, plant, machinery, and process installations in the organisation.
  • Define and implement the site mechanical maintenance, mechanical engineering and mechanical reliability portfolio using CMMS software, SAP PM preferably.
  • Improve plant availability through the effective utilisation of key in house and contracted mechanical and services resources.
  • Provide leadership and direction for the execution of stationary valves, piping, tanks, vessels, heat exchangers, rotating equipment, pumps, compressors, utilities and boilers in the organisation.
  • Be an expert in preventative maintenance and compliance to statutory requirements using OEM, RCM, 5Why and RCA processes.
  • Develop and improve site compliance to statutory inspections and preventative maintenance records on stationary and rotating mechanical equipment.
  • Be a custodian for accurate root cause analysis and problem solving to prevent repeat incidents.
  • Plan and execute annual maintenance shutdowns and opportunity maintenance activities.
  • Improve master data of spare parts and the quality of work done on rotable management.
  • Lead a team of maintenance supervisors and engineers in adherence to SHERQ requirements.

Experience

  • 10 years in a manufacturing plant environment, preferably chemical manufacturing
  • At least 5 years in an engineering leadership role, preferably in a heavy and broad mechanical equipment environment.
  • At least 3 years in an asset care, reliability or manufacturing leadership role.
  • Extensive knowledge of the OHS Act and GMR 2 legal appointments
  • Indepth knowledge of engineering principles and maintenance management systems (CMMS, SAP PM)
  • Sound understanding of contractor management, project management and management of change principles
  • Computer literacy in SAP MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Projects)

Qualifications:


  • BSc, BEng or BTech in Mechanical Engineering.
  • In possession of or working towards a Government Certificate of Competency (Factories)
  • Professional engineer/technologist registration (advantageous)

Knowledge /Skills and Competencies

  • Extensive knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, No. 85 of 199
  • Extensive knowledge of ISO 14001, 45001, 9001, 5500
  • Extensive knowledge of SANS1014
  • Knowledgeable on different types of equipment related to chemical manufacturing plants.
  • Experience in managing and coordinating plant shutdowns and maintenance projects.
  • Experience in using SharePoint and Corrective Action Systems (i.e., Digilex)
  • Knowledge of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (i.e., SAP PM and MM)

Personal Circumstances:


  • Must be able to obtain a satisfactory medical report from the companies' medical centre.
  • May be required to be on Standby.
Other details


Salary:
R900K annual basic salary, highly negotiable depending on experience.


Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Salary:
R850, R900,000.00 per year


Experience:

- project management: 1 year (required)

  • SAP and MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Projects): 1 year (preferred)
- manufacturing: 10 years (required)

- engineering leadership: 5 years (required)
- engineering principles & maintenance management: 1 year (required)
- contractor management: 1 year (required)
- asset care, reliability or manufacturing leadership role: 3 years (required)

  • OHS Act and GMR 2 legal appointments: 1 year (required)

License/Certification:

  • GCC Factories or working towards (required)
  • Professional engineer/technologist registration advantageous (preferred)
  • Bsc, B Eng /B Tech Mechanical Engineering (required)
Application Deadline: 2023/06/08
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