Steam and Power Generation Engineer - eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality, South Africa - Code Red Recruitment

    Code Red Recruitment
    Code Red Recruitment eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality, South Africa

    2 weeks ago

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    Permanent
    Description

    My client on the South Coast of KwaZulu Natal is looking for a dynamic Steam and Power Generation Engineer to join the Power Generation team.

    We are looking for an individual with strong technical and leadership skills to lead and motivate the Power Generation team.

    The incumbent will report directly to the Engineering Manager.
    Key performance area

    • Responsible for the mechanical maintenance and operation of the Power Generation section of the plant (incl. all boilers, air compressors, power generation turbines and all auxiliary machinery).
    • Provide technical support to operational and maintenance foremen to optimize the existing installed plant and machinery.
    • Carry out technical investigations and develop, and where necessary implement, specific improvement projects to optimize plant operational parameters, energy parameters and deliver workplace safety improvement initiatives.
    • Assist in preparing Capital motivation documentation for capital funding.
    • Manage approved capital and maintenance projects within area of responsibility.
    • Ensure legal compliance in terms of OHS Act for area of responsibility.
    Minimum specifications / Requirements areas

    • Tertiary Qualification, either BSc or B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering.
    • Minimum of 3 years plant experience in the sugar industry or a relevant engineeringenvironment.
    • Being in the possession of or working towards a Government Certificate of Competency (GCC)is preferable. The
    • Implementation of sound maintenance strategies in a production (preferably sugar)environment.
    • General computing skills
    • Good interpersonal, communication and leadership skills
    • Working knowledge of OHS Act, NOSA and ISO