Assistant Engineer at Unilever

Job description

Main Job Purpose

To ensure that engineering services are provided to facilitate efficient plant functioning and to achieve factory performance targets.

Job Summary

• Interprets relevant laws to ensure that standards and laws are implemented and adhered to.
• Investigates accidents and incidents and draws up reports.
• Budget
• Accountable for cost estimations and budget proposals.
• Responsible for the control and execution of work against a budget and authorisations within authority limits.
• Is responsible for ensuring capitalisation of the whole project (mechanical, electrical etc.).
• Specifies scope of work and ensures projects remain within budget.
• Obtains quotes for projects and raises the budget to deliver agreed maintenance/continuous improvement.
• Raises MMI project (miscellaneous minor items).
• Manages capital budgets by designing, implementing and commissioning the project and allocating budget and resource accordingly.
• Projects
• Responsible for the design, implementation, commissioning and hand over of projects within own area of responsibility, with emphasis on the implementation of respective engineering discipline.
• Is responsible for the writing up and training of SOP’s.
• Provides respective discipline input in multi-disciplinary projects (mechanical/ civil/ electrical).
• Draws up buying contracts, technical specifications and outlines scope of work.
• Continuous Improvement
• Makes recommendations and actions improvements within specific area of responsibility.
• Designs out recurring engineering problems to prevent breakdown into the future.
• Investigates, analyses and actions solutions to relevant problems identified.
• Responsible for the development and implementation of maintenance procedures and standards by sourcing and evaluating materials.
• Internal: Persuades production teams to make plans available for maintenance or modifications and to implement recommended changes.
• External: Builds and maintains relationships with contractors to ensure smooth completion of specified tasks in contracts and compliance with standards.
• Negotiates prices and payment terms with suppliers and contractors within prescribed authorities.
• Liaises with local authorities council where required

Key Requirements

• Relevant BSC Engineering Degree or relevant BTech /Diploma and Government Ticket.
• 2-5 years engineering experience in a manufacturing industry within a Supervisory role.
• Supervisory experience is essential.
• Knowledge of Excel, MS Projects, Project Schedule, SAP (Plant Maintenance and Purchasing), e-mail and spreadsheets.
• Understanding of OSH Act.
• Coaching skills.
• Problem Solving skills.
• Project Management skills.