Utilities Engineer needed at RCL Foods

Job Description    

• At RCL FOODS we see and do things differently. We grow what matters!
• We at SIQALO FOODS subsidiary of RCL FOODS are in search for a  Utilities Engineer to join our FOODS DIVISION. The purpose of the role is to ensure reliable and efficient supply of utilities such as steam, refrigeration, compressed air & electrical distribution to the end users including having oversight on the management of effluent plant. The incumbent will also aim to improve plant availability by applying maintenance best practices and effecting rigorous problem solving using the correct tools. To effectively manage execution of utilities plant improvements and cost saving project and to drive implementation of the Siqalo Manufacturing Way within their scope of focus. To effectively manage and lead utilities artisans & operators.

Minimum Requirements    

• Advanced Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical or Electro-Mechanical Engineering
• 3 to 5 years of Operations and/or Maintenance Experience in a Utilities Plant
• GCC factories will be advantageous.

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Safety & Health
• Responsible for health and safety with regards to all equipment to ensure a safe environment to operate and work on for all staff.
• Ensure the utilities team adhere to the factory safety policies and procedures.
• Drive compliance to the legal OSHA requirements within the scope of utilities.
• Identify unsafe conditions in utilities and ensure quick and effective resolution.
• Ensure un-safe work-practices and behaviour in utilities are identified, documented, and resolved.
• Manage implementation of Ammonia and Steam Process Safety Management in utilities.
• Follows up on requirements for compliance ensuring that it is continuously maintained and adhered to
• Measure and manage sustainability practices within area of responsibility.
• Maintain and implement Food safety standards.
• Governance
• Ensure that Siqalo ethical standards are adhered to by all personnel in the Utilities org structure and service providers employed by Siqalo.
• Report and or escalate any areas of non-compliance appropriately
• Factory Reliability
• Drive execution of routine preventative and predictive maintenance.
• Lead the development of maintenance standard maintenance procedures for utilities plant.
• Ensure problem solving tools are used by the team and take part in problem solving sessions.
• Lead the development of the reliability plan for utilities plant and ensure maintenance team has the required competencies.
• Determines material, equipment, and supplies to be used and ensure that these are ordered and available at the work site, in conjunction with the input of the asset care planner.
• Uses planned maintenance schedules to co-ordinates daily activities of artisans, machine operators and assistants.
• Develops a daily work schedule for all activities to be performed to ensure the smooth operation of the team, minimise downtime and overtime taking food safety imperatives into consideration.
• Supervises and assigns maintenance work to contractors daily, ensuring clear allocation of responsibility and accountability.
• Control daily job cards, by issuing to employees, receive back completed ones and verify work is done satisfactorily.
• Factory Optimisation
• Analyses factory performance data to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Identify and implement best in class cost saving initiatives in utilities.
• Evaluate and implement performance improvement suggestion CAPEX projects in the utilities area.
• Evaluate and sign off new equipment and all factory modifications.
• Utilities Team Leadership
• Management of the Boiler House team with regards to HR and IR issues.
• Management of the day-to-day activities and outputs of all team members across 4 shifts.
• Train and mentor utilities team to improve performance and improve machine availability.
• Utilize skills matrix to assess capability gaps within the team and to develop training plan in conjunction with HR development specialist to address skills gaps.
• Be available on callout or to work on weekends or when necessary to ensure optimal performance of team and effective operation and maintenance of equipment.
• Arrange and lead daily meetings with staff and prepare inspection reports.
• Manages the maintenance and operations staff in terms to facilitate attainment of KPI’s and monitor performance of individuals in attaining KPI’s and institutes corrective action if necessary. Drives company culture and morale within the team.
• Partners with HR to recruit staff who are technically capable and fit in with company culture to ensure that team has the correct resources to maintain and operate the facility.
• Supports and advises engineering staff / contractors and operators on the execution of their tasks.
• Plan and manage leave roster and register.
• Performs work inspections and checks for completeness of tasks and compliance with legislative, SHEQ and in-house procedures.
• Maintain discipline and standards in area of responsibility.