Plant/Site Engineer (GCC) at Country Bird Holdings Ltd (CBH)

Job Advert Summary    

• The ideal person will be in possession of at least a N6 or equivalent qualification in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, with a GCC (Factories and Laws) and at least 3- 4 years of relevant experience or is a certificated engineer.

Minimum Requirements    

• N6 or equivalent S3 or S4 qualification in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Must be in possession of GCC (Both Factories and Laws)
• Relevant completed Trade Test is essential [3 Phase electrical Trade Test, etc.].
• A minimum of 3- 4 years of relevant experience or is a certificated engineer.
• At least 2-3 years relevant management experience.
• Own transport is essential.
• Must be willing to relocate to the Free State (Bloemfontein)
• Relevant knowledge of Ammonia plants and Boiler Machines
• Extended knowledge of OSH legislation compliance.

Duties and Responsibilities    

• Responsible for electrical, mechanical, scales, refrigeration, grounds & buildings and Rendering and Boilers plants
• Planning of maintenance schedules for Plant machinery.
• Obtaining of quotations and ordering of spares.
• Controlling and eliminating breakdowns.
• Ensure optimum water, electricity, and coal consumption.
• Projects and costing.
• Continuous improvement
• Budgeting and financial controls including cost savings.
• Stock control of engineering equipment
• Drive HACCP systems for both the processing plant and the Maintenance Department to ensure all-inclusive compliance.
• Responsible for Health & Safety and accident / incident investigation for the Maintenance Department
• Adhere to and responsible for all OHS Legislation compliance
• Management and training of maintenance employees including KPI’s.
• Minimise plant downtime.
• Future planning to ensure maximum efficiency of the plant.
• Asset management.
• Management of staff, planning and control of maintenance shifts, overtime, and weekend work.
• Drive root-cause analysis.