Senior Plant Engineer at ALPLA Group

WHAT YOU WILL ENJOY DOING

• Responsible for the smooth running of the infrastructure (electrical/air/water/chillers etc..) in the Lanseria plant working with the Maintenance Manager
• Responsible to define, plan, order, and direct utilities installations.
• Performs cost analysis for facility or utilities equipment.
• Monitors the production plant infrastructure equipment parameters to ensure operation within accepted, defined specifications including electrical power usage.
• Briefs and manages all contractors to either newly install, repair or maintain the above-mentioned infrastructure equipment.
• Coordinates all infrastructure project with clear project objectives and a timetable to ensure that all tasks are completed within time and budget.
• Assists in design and coordination of plant layout with CAD.
• Reviews plant layout design for compliance with local law, engineering principles, company standards, and customer contract requirements.
• Responsible for correct detail captured in ERP system (eMIS).
• Assist maintenance on infrastructure or engineering matters.
• Ensures that any project/engineering activities do not impact the quality of our products that is being produced.
• Assists local Maintenance, Quality and Production departments on any customer quality concern when needed.
• Ensures 5S procedures and activities are followed as per SOPs.
• Ensures that safety procedures are being carried out and followed.
• Strong sense of safety in any aspect
• Supports preparation of maintenance budget
• Assist with setup and negotiation of maintenance contracts and Budgets.
• Following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) at any point of time.

WHAT MAKES YOU GREAT

• Min. qualification - Technical Diploma in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering
• University degree in electrical/mechanical engineering or equivalent is advantageous.
• Minimum of 8 years experience in a similar role in the manufacturing industry.
• Must have handled projects from start to finish.
• Must have physically been part with the design and installation of infrastructure equipment (Example; Compressors/Chillers/Boilers/production machines etc.)
• Project management experience
• Project management skills including MS Project, Excel, Word
• AutoCAD 2D layout skills
• Profound communication skills.
• Excellent teamwork and conflict management skills.
• Very good command of written and spoken English.
• Familiar with 5S and lean management tools.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office.
• Interaction with the production, quality and logistics team as required.
• High level of energy.
• Must be able to work weekends and overtime (if required).
• Able to work in various weather and temperature conditions to include extreme heat, humidity and cold.
• It is required to always act in a safe and environmentally responsible manner by adhering to all policies and procedures and Safety Standards.
• Must have Integrity and fit to company culture in terms of punctuality, attitude, responsibility, department integration, personnel respect, strictness, accuracy, and H&S standards.
• Must have a valid passport and able to travel to different plants in SSA when needed.