Plant Engineer at The Coca-Cola Company

Key Purpose

• To optimise plant performance and sustainability by leading asset care, utilities management, and engineering projects in line with safety and compliance standards.

Key Duties & Responsibilities    
Key Outcomes

Asset Care and Maintenance Strategy

• Lead the site’s maintenance strategy and execution across utility and infrastructure assets.
• Implement preventive, predictive, and condition-based maintenance systems.
• Ensure asset care standards, documentation, and compliance with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System).

Utilities and Site Infrastructure Management

• Oversee availability and reliability of utilities including steam, compressed air, refrigeration, water, and effluent systems.
• Manage building services, site services, and infrastructure including HVAC, electrical distribution, roofs, roads, fire detection and suppression systems, and security interfaces.
• Drive improvements in utility cost efficiency and environmental footprint.

Project Engineering

• Plan, coordinate and deliver engineering projects related to utilities, infrastructure upgrades, or compliance.
• Manage capital and improvement projects from initiation through to commissioning and handover.
• Ensure adherence to engineering standards, safety regulations, and budget controls.

Compliance and Risk Management

• Ensure plant compliance with statutory engineering regulations, SANS standards, and internal CCBSA requirements.
• Manage engineering-related inspections, audits, and certification programs (e.g., boilers, pressure vessels, electrical compliance).
• Champion risk assessments and mitigation plans for critical assets and processes.

People Leadership and Development

• Lead and develop Team Leaders and technical staff responsible for site services and utilities.
• Coach and support frontline teams to improve engineering effectiveness and safety.
• Drive a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and professional development.

Performance Monitoring and Reporting

• Monitor performance of engineering KPIs including MTBF, MTTR, availability, energy consumption, and project delivery.
• Analyse downtime trends and drive root cause corrective actions.
• Report on cost drivers and lead cost-reduction initiatives.

Skills, Experience & Education    
Education

• Minimum: BTech or Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering
• Preferred: Government Certificate of Competency (Factories)
• Professional Registration: ECSA registration as a Professional Engineer or Technologist (advantageous)

Experience

• 5–8 years’ experience in plant or factory engineering within FMCG, beverage, or food manufacturing
• Proven experience managing utilities and infrastructure
• Project management experience, including capital project execution
• Experience leading technical teams and dealing with external contractors and regulatory bodies
• Understanding of CMMS and maintenance best practices

Skills

• Strong technical knowledge of utilities systems (boilers, ammonia/refrigeration, compressed air, HVAC, water treatment)
• Working knowledge of energy management systems and environmental compliance
• Root cause analysis and problem-solving methodologies (e.g., 5-Why, RCA, FMEA)
• Proficiency with maintenance systems (e.g., SAP PM or similar CMMS)
• Understanding of statutory engineering legislation and ISO standards
• Project management skills (scope, budget, schedule)Technical report writing and performance analysis
• Strong safety and risk management knowledge

Deadline:17th June,2026