Engineer: Mechanical Back End – Mpumalanga needed at RCL Foods

Job Description    

• Join Our Team as an Engineering Maintenance Manager – Back End
• Are you ready to take charge of ensuring that our plant and equipment are maintained at peak performance? We’re seeking a dynamic Engineering Maintenance Manager for our Back End operations, where your expertise will be key to optimizing the efficiency and safety of our mill.

Minimum Requirements    

• BTech/BSc/BEng in Mechanical Engineering
• 3+ years of engineering experience, with a focus on the sugar industry
• Expertise in managing Back End, Boilers, Turbines, or Front End operations
• Strong computer literacy and a Government Certificate of Competency (GCC) for Factories (advantageous)
• 10-week SMRI certificate and knowledge of SHE procedures, maintenance schedules, and budget control
• A solid understanding of the OHS Act and relevant engineering legislation
• Professional registration under the Engineering Professionals of South Africa Act (advantageous)
• Willingness to work standby and unplanned overtime

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Lead with Excellence: Manage and guide the maintenance team to meet all engineering standards, ensuring that our mill runs smoothly and efficiently.
• Budget & Expenditure: Take control of budgets related to maintenance, materials, employment, and capital projects, ensuring cost-effective operations.
• Innovate & Improve: Conceptualize, develop, and oversee capital expenditure projects to enhance plant performance.
• Strategic Planning: Develop and execute maintenance plans for various seasons, maximizing Overall Time Efficiency (OTE) and minimizing losses.
• Drive Optimization: Collaborate with the cane supply departments to maximize throughput and minimize losses through effective maintenance and controls.
• Safety & Compliance: Maintain high standards of safety and housekeeping, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and investigating incidents to implement preventative measures.
• Team Leadership: Mentor and develop your team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and performance excellence.