Section Engineer at Nestle

A day in the life of a Section Engineer:

Budgeting:

• Ensure that investigations of proposals for plant, equipment, and building improvements are conducted to accommodate new products, technology for inclusion in Long-term plans and Capital expenditure or Maintenance & Repair budgets. Analyse output/efficiency on a shift basis and take appropriate action.
• Control of expenditure of respective budgets for section under his control.

Planning:

• Ensure all required forms, are duly completed in line with specific procedures (work orders not scheduled, completed work orders, Hot Work Permits, registers).
• Ensure work as scheduled through predictive Maintenance System for all machinery and equipment are carried out timeously, and to sound engineering practices.

Safety:

• Establish plans for handling breakdowns and other emergencies such as fire, power failure, etc.
•  Ensure all safety checks are carried out in terms of the schedule and legal requirements.
• Ensure that Engineering staff adheres to Health and Safety regulations.

Installations:

• Ensuring that the plant machinery and equipment operates as per designed specifications and   recommendations, the MOS Act and recommendations as per NOSA.
• Ensure sufficient spares and minor materials are available to staff to enable prompt and efficient repairs to plant and equipment.
• Assist Factory Engineer in the co-ordination of approved plant or equipment installations.

Management of Human Resources:

• Assist in training of various technical staff when required to do so, such as apprentices, vocational students, staff from other factories and Head Office.
• Manage direct reports in terms of employee development and performance management.

What will make you successful?

• Diploma/Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• GCC or studying towards
• 5 years’ experience in Engineering, preferably in FMCG
• Computer literacy in Excel/Word/PowerPoint/Ms Project knowledge essential.
• Good interpersonal skills, communication and leadership skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet all deadlines set