Latest Vacancies at AECI Limited

Job Description    

• Engineering Standards – Design, implement and communicate to relevant disciplines the engineering standards for the site. Carry out systematic audits to check compliance and ensure engineering statutory requirements are kept up to date and that information is adequately stored.
• Capex Projects – perform all functions associated with projects including but not limited to compilation of annual capex budget, control and allocation of costs associated with project work, commissioning projects, managing and effectively co-ordinating implementation of new projects and updating of the asset register
• Compilation of maintenance budget as well as control and monitor expenditure against budget, reporting over expenditure and/or extra ordinary maintenance expenditure.
• Manage activities of outsourced temps and liaison with Management of outsourced company/labour broker
• Ensure maintenance is cost effective.
• To provide plant and equipment capability, reliability and availability to Production through application of maintenance planning system.
• Manage and control the maintenance strategy on a day-to-day basis, including planned, corrective, scheduled and breakdown maintenance.
• Develop maintenance strategy for the site.
• Identify inefficiencies and ensure corrective action is implemented, identify critical spares inventory.
• Track, analyse and improve key maintenance parameters such as asset utilization, maintenance cost, preventative maintenance compliance, schedule compliance, budget compliance etc.
• Ensure optimum equipment performance.
• Ensure effective administration within the department by creating, maintaining review and filing of Production related controlled forms
• Record, analyse and distribute statistical information to the Manufacturing Executive.
• Supervise, develop, guide and performance manage staff.
• Handle legal (statutory) compliance and manufacturing specifications as well as legal compliance
• Ensure compliance to the OHS Act and other requirements that AECI Plant Health subscribes to.

Qualifications & Experience    

• T3 or N5 in Mechanical or Electro Technical (heavy current) Engineering
• Management/Supervisory skills diploma/certificate advantageous.
• Minimum 4-5 years’ work experience in a Production environment as a Maintenance Team Leader/Supervisor
• Experience in the management of subordinates at Supervisory level in chemical manufacturing plant
• Experience in GMR 2.1 or 2.7 appointment
• Experience with planned maintenance systems & Experience in budgeting and financial cost control
• Be versed in plant maintenance standards, engineering & project standards, Process Safety Management, Good Manufacturing Practices, environmental compliance standards, Quality Process Management, Management of Change, budget preparation, & cost control.
• Must have an ability to lead and manage others effectively; be an effective communicator; and have the ability to interface well with employees at all levels, especially with members of Senior Staff and corporate management.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work under pressure and work extended hours.
• Computer literate MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint).
• Possess in-depth knowledge of NEMA, OHS Act and all other relevant Acts and regulations.
• Knowledge of Syspro and/or SAP is a prerequisite.
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team and be able to use initiative.
• Knowledge of SHEQ Management Systems standards/requirements advantageous
• Previous experience in root cause investigation
• Possess sound working knowledge of Safety, Process Safety, Health and Environmental practises and must be safety orientated.

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Job Description    

• Drive compliance by ensuring equipment and machinery comply with relevant legislation and that Team Leaders fulfil their safety obligations with respect to work instructions, task observations and risk assessments in order to provide a safe and healthy work environment. This includes fulfilling GMR2.7 duties as stipulated in the OHS Act.
• Control and manage the relevant maintenance budgets as agreed with the Engineering Manager to ensure planned cost outcomes are achieved.
• Implement, improving and executing the maintenance strategy, objectives and tactics in respect of the available resources to ensure optimum performance and reliability of the plants.
• Drive effective maintenance through root cause failure analyses on critical equipment and/or system failures and recommend corrective measures to prevent recurrences.
• Responsible for the accuracy of equipment database, bills of material and the asset register to ensure good data integrity and availability of equipment and/or spares.
• Manage the Engineering department interaction with the Operations/Production Department to optimise processes and improve systems with the purpose of optimising efficiencies.
• Develops guidelines and rules, provide assistance and direction to plant personnel to ensure good engineering practice through documentation, quality control, and review mechanisms.
• Manage the planning and scheduling of maintenance activities in line with production requirements through subordinates by means of effective asset care systems.
• Responsible for high level technical reports related to projects, maintenance activities, improvements and costs.
• Implement and manage approved projects and new technology and ensure compliance to standard engineering practices.
• To ensure staff are effectively managed and held accountable through performance and disciplinary procedures, and that staff are developed and mentored through the talent management and IDP processes.
• Lead and oversee projects and maintenance job on a practical level.
• Knowledge and understanding for planning statutory shutdown.

Qualifications & Experience    

• BSc or BTech Degree or National Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical & Electrical )
• A minimum of 5 years of experience as a plant or maintenance engineer in a continuous operation, managing a maintenance team, projects and budget.
• Must be in possession of the GCC Factories or accepted to write the GCC.
• Knowledge of preventative and pro-active maintenance techniques and their application.
• Working knowledge of SAP.
• Working knowledge of relevant legislation (i.e.LRA, BCEA, OHS and Explosive Act).
• Sound knowledge of project management in a multi-disciplinary environment
• Sound knowledge of engineering principles and standards
• Knowledge and understanding of “hands on” application of chemical, mechanical, electrical, civil and/or explosives related engineering technologies
• Intermediate MS Projects
• Negotiating Skills

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Job Description    

• Provide complex mechanical designs and drawings for equipment, mechanical components, assemblies and systems, ensuring that appropriate standards are used.
• Provide feedback to the Drawing Office Planner and Drawing Office Manager about work in progress and current allocated workload.
• Support the Drawing Office Planner in ensuring customer requirements are met OTIF.
• Support the Drawing Office Planner and Drawing Office Manager with the management and storage of drawings and the verification of the quality and standards of drawings produced by the Drawing Office.
• Support the Drawing Office Planner with the finalisation of drawings and sign off
• Support continual business improvement and change management.
• Comply with governance and established policies, systems, procedures, and practices.
• Comply with Safety, Health, Environment and Quality standards.

Qualifications & Experience    

• National Diploma in Draughting in the field of service (Mechanical)
• At least 3-5 years related experience.
• In-depth knowledge of Autodesk Inventor and Vault Professional (Plant 3D an advantage)
• In-depth knowledge of 3D modelling and manipulation of models
• In depth knowledge of drawing BOM and functionality
• Create dxf and STEP files
• In depth knowledge of PDF functionality and watermarking
• Knowledge of the OHS Act and Explosive Act
• In-depth knowledge of engineering principles and standards
• Knowledge of maintenance in a manufacturing/process environment

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Job Description    

• Support the Environmental Specialist in providing an on-site environmental management service at Nitrates complex with specific focus on drainage systems, solid waste and air quality.
• Compile monthly environmental reports.
• Support the Environmental Specialist in providing an on-site environmental management service at Nitrates complex with specific focus on drainage systems, solid waste and air quality.
• Investigate all incidences related to the environment and make recommendations for mitigation or policy changes.
• Track water use parameters in excel, interrogate data and investigate discrepancies.
• Have a firm understanding of Stack emissions and ISO kinetic sampling.
• Understand Carbon Tax and reporting requirements.
• Oversee waste disposal by licensed contractors.
• Experience in plant operations and effluent management.
• Active involvement in environmental studies and projects and to provide positive inputs to ensure compliance to AECI Mining Explosives, WUL and Sewer permit.
• Ensure compliance to all permit requirements as well as ISO14001 requirements.
• Environmental Training Forums.

Qualifications & Experience    

• NDip or BSc in Environmental Management
• At least 3 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Sound knowledge of related legislation including but not limited to explosives legislation, water use license, burning grounds and air quality.
• Understanding of the chemistry relating to water and air pollution.
• Working knowledge of environmental legislation and ISO 14001 standard for environmental management systems.
• Computer Literate.

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Job Description    

• Assist in Instrumentation, Fabrication and Mechanical installations
• Use basic engineering tools like grinders, drill, spanners, etc…
• Perform basic painting on steel and civil structures
• Operate forklift
• Overhead crane operation
• House keeping

Qualifications & Experience    

• Matric / Grade 12 with Math and Science
• 2 -3 Years’ experience in a Chemical Plant Environment