Back-end Engineer -Komati at RCL Foods

Job Description    
The RCL FOODS Talent Team is currently looking for a critical-thinking Back-end Engineer with a collaborative spirit to join the Sugar Division based at Komati Mill in Mpumulanga.

The role reports to the Manager: Engineering and is responsible for providing sound technical leadership and direction within the mechanical department to ensure that plant maintenance, production and project objectives are achieved within the operational, engineering, financial and statutory constraints through optimal use of people and resources.

Minimum Requirements    

• BSc / BTech / BEng Mechanical Engineering Degree
• 10-week SMRI Course
• 3–5 Years’ working experience as a Mechanical Plant Engineer in the Heavy Engineering Manufacturing sector
• 2–3 Years’ Sugar Milling Experience will be Advantageous 
• 3–5 Years Project Management Experience
• A GCC (Factories) will be Advantageous 

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Assure SHE and statutory compliance.
• Compile and control expenditure on maintenance, operational, materials, employment, and capital budgets. 
• Ensure adherence to group specifications and Engineering standards to improve plant safety and equipment reliability.
• Adhere to maintenance procedures to mitigate risk of plant breakdowns.
• Provide technical input and support for setting up and optimisation of the plant
• Ensure minimal losses through effective maintenance and controls.
• Develop off-crop as well as short and long stops plans and ensure implementation.
• Develop capital improvement plan and manage various projects within the plant.
• Minimizing LTA below set targets and Maximising Overall Time Efficiency (OTE)
• Management of team (performance management, discipline, recruitment, training & development, leave, etc). 
• Report and investigate accidents, incidents and implement preventative measures.  
• Maintain high-quality work standards, comply with safety standards and requirements.
• Improve and maintain housekeeping in area of responsibility 

Closing Date: 31st, March 2022