Mechanical Engineer at MECS (Pty) Ltd

JOB PURPOSE

• Manage the planning and execution of activities related to site and process maintenance, capital projects and equipment process controls. Support processing with continuous improvement focusing on OEE, Asset care and Autonomous maintenance.

REQUIREMENTS

• Engineering degree – Electrical or Mechanical with at least 5 years post graduate experience
• GMR 2.1 legal requirement - GCC required
• Financial, maintenance and process experience.
• Project management and administration.
• MS Office software (Excel, E-mail, Word, Project etc.) 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Promote an actively caring culture for safety amongst all personnel, contractors and visitors
• Manage Asset care through production systems onePSS and CMMS
• Manage the maintenance team and all plant maintenance activities for the site.
• Standby for major breakdowns for the plant.
• Building and ground maintenance for the entire site
• Oversees all aspects of the day-to-day management of construction projects; monitors and coordinates work performed by architectural, engineering, and construction firms, as well as institutional, state, and local entities.
• Authorizes contracts, and change orders, and approves contractor invoices for payment, related to maintenance activities.
• Define and implement training programs to improve technical knowledge level of maintenance and operations staff.
• Manage all maintenance request with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System)
• Legal appointment as – Site GMR (2.1) according the OHS act – Equipment safety
• Drive process improvements related to equipment throughput and capacities OEE.
• Manage Capital projects through the BaySIM system, from initiation to full completion
• Network with contractors and engineering firms to complete project designs, cost estimates, and schedules.
• Ensure successful startup of all projects by closing all “walk through” lists in a timely manner, coordinate training of personnel, and utilize the MOC (Management of Change Process.)
• Develops and administers project budgets, contracts, and quality control provisions; performs project cost estimating and value engineering, as appropriate.
• Manage ISO 9001:2015 ensure 100% compliance