Engineering Foreman - Amanzimtoti at BASF

Duties will include the following:

• Supervise the Maintenance Fitters and Fitter Aides to ensure that planned and breakdown maintenance is conducted timeously
• Coordinate capital projects, manage maintenance stocks, and handle purchasing process for spares, materials, and services
• Oversee staff supervision, working hours, and safety documentation for Plant Fitters, Fitter Aides, and engineering contractors while maintaining the Engineering department's safety files
• Coordinate with suppliers and service providers for maintenance equipment and spares to ensure efficient stock levels, collections, receipts and maintain preventative maintenance programs to minimize plant downtime
• Implement process management changes (MOCs) through risk reviews, training assessments while ensuring adherence to the "Permit to work" system by all staff and contractors
• Effectively manage job card maintenance system for prioritizing jobs, timely repairs execution with minimum plant downtime; update the maintenance database along with all related engineering documentation
• Actively participate in safety assessments or quality audits conducted; assist with instrument calibrations under ISO 9001 procedures; maintain safe workplace conditions during workshops or other areas where maintenance work occurs.
• Proactively report and address incidents, irregular emissions, spillages, or potential pollution threats to the Site Engineer, Shift Foreman or Production Manager; assist in containment and environmental impact mitigation efforts
• Actively conserve resources by minimizing water and electricity wastage while promoting environmental awareness among co-work

RESPONSIBILITIES

QUALIFICATIONS

• Grade 12 graduate with trade-tested artisan certification in Mechanical or Millwright is mandatory, diploma or degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred
• 7-10+ years of engineering and maintenance experience in a processing plant, including staff management/supervision
• Proficient in Microsoft Office at an intermediary level and experienced in project management
• Well-organized and meticulous, adept at planning and prioritizing activities
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing demands of the customer/situation
• Strong communication and people skills