Engineering Manager (Kwazulu Natal) at Sun International

Main Purpose of the job:

• Overall accountability for the entire maintenance operation across the property, in such a manner that the buildings; facilities; equipment and infrastructure is maintained and repaired according to company standards thereby ensuring that the grading standards of the property are maintained; and identify, implement, manage and review cost leadership opportunities and manage all capital projects for plant upgrades and modifications.

Duties and responsibilities include:

• Understand the business strategy and objectives across the complex and align maintenance and development project plans and timelines accordingly
• Develop strategic objectives for the Unit’s maintenance and development deliverables
• Facilitate the project management and achievement of milestones of the function deliverables
• Compile a preventative maintenance plan for the 12 -36-month period
• Benchmark buildings and facilities with leading development trends and make, recommendations for the improvement of current processes and standards
• Identify and investigate new development, environmental and energy-saving opportunities for the property
• Direct risk analyses i.t.o impact on short term profit margins vs. long term sustainability
• Communicate with all relevant Stakeholders internally at a unit and Group level and externally
• Manage and allocate people and operational resources, Source contractors for building refurbishments and ensure work is completed to standard and within the budget
• Plant maintenance and upgrades according to 5-year plan
• Management of mechanical/electrical/HVAC / building maintenance and repairs, in line with 3-; 6- and 12-month preventative maintenance plan
• Responsible for a call-out system for emergencies, and alarm-related callouts, Compile and implement Fire safety procedures, fire equipment inspections and compliance
• Manage staff appearance and floor appearance/ functioning of equipment and systems, Store and control assets, technical stock and parts
• Record and resolve internal customer disputes / complaints, Project planning and management of development work; building, refurbishments, moves and cyclical redecorations (external and internal) management
• Seating designs and ordering of required office equipment
• Update building plans / site plan layout thus ensuring building capacity planning & monitoring
• Maintains records of assets and operating equipment in all areas of maintenance across the complex including breakages, repairs, etc.
• Maintains records on compliance management, Maintains records of usage and excess/ shortfall of licenses
• Compile and oversee the execution of stock control procedures for the arrival, dispatch and control of maintenance stock across the complex
• Oversee the control and maintenance of stock in the system in line with SOP
• Compile processes and monitor the execution of stock control to minimize stock loss and account for variances as SOP
• Stock Valuation Report submitted and reduced in stock loss indicated as per SOP’s
• Asset Exit procedures developed and monitored for discontinued products and operating equipment
• Oversee results of stock takes conducted and report on variances and trends
• Oversee and authorize disposal of obsolete stock/supplies as per SOP’s, Assess and monitor the dispatch and delivery of stock within agreed time frames, Compiles reports for stakeholders
• Define the scope of the project in collaboration with senior
• Manage the execution of a project by making key decisions, exercising overall control, assigning and coordinating business and resources, and placing formal requirements on authorizing and accepting work, delivering and accepting work products as defined in the project plan.
• Prepare for reviews to report on the progress of the programme
• Set up files to ensure that all project information is appropriately, documented and secured
• Monitor and control programme (solution delivery) and enterprise (benefit/outcome) performance against plan throughout the project life cycle
• Oversee maintenance and engineering standards and processes are developed, communicated and audited on a regular basis
• Align practices with new legislative compliance around health, hygiene, safety and the environment
• Measure and develop plans to enhance employee engagement
• Identify and manage training, coaching and development requirements in line with strategic plans, e.g. skills shortages, succession plans, talent management
• Financial Management for the unit Maintenance function including Budget, Cost management, Capex, PIP and forecasting
• Oversee maintenance and engineering standards and processes are developed, communicated and audited on a regular basis
• Align practices with new legislative compliance around health, hygiene, safety and the environment
• Implement sufficient control measures (including systems and processes) & checks within each department to mitigate any financial risk to the business.
• Conduct weekly walkabouts of all fronts of house and back of house areas to monitor compliance

Requirements

Minimum requirements (Education and Experience)

• 4-Year Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering plus a GCC in mechanical / electrical engineering
• Maximize machine availability through planning and implementation of effective maintenance systems.
• Minimum of 6-8 years’ experience in a management position within a maintenance environment
• Project management experience
• Experience in managing contractors / suppliers

Skills and competencies

• Project management, Procurement and negotiation skills
• Electrical engineering high and medium, voltage distribution systems
• Mechanical pumps: HVAC, compressed dry air systems, chilled water systems and gas systems
• Working experience of health & safety management and legislation
• Environmental management systems and legislation
• Motivating others / gaining co-operation, Decision-making
• Ability to work shifts that meet operational requirements
• Physical ability to lift and control relevant machinery, and equipment and mobility to move around as per job requirements