Factory Engineer

Reference: PC -JF-1 Our client based in Helderberg, Somerset West is looking for a Factory Engineer with an Industrial Engineering degree and 3-5 years experience in refrigeration and/or food industries to join their team. Duties & Responsibilities EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PermanentSECTOR: EngineeringBASIC SALARY: Market RelatedSTART DATE: ImmediateREQUIREMENTS: Industrial Engineering Degree or similar Matric with Mathematics CAD Experience advantageous Computer literate Experience with ammonia refrigeration and food processing plants Programming PLC’s and Inverters 3 - 5 Years experience in the refrigeration and/or food industries Experience with high capacity 3Ph motors Mechanical service experience Knowledge of Pneumatic systems, switch gear and water treatment Must be willing to work extended hours and possibly weekends Preferably reside in the Helderberg/Stellenbosch areas DUTIES: Responsible for all maintenance and upkeep of the plant and facilities Responsible for implementing, maintaining and improving efficiencies within the plant Responsible for setting up and scheduling a maintenance programme Responsible for maintaining adequate levels of spare parts Maintain a list of critical spare parts inventory Maintain a list of approved components/parts suppliers Responsible for liaising with contractors/OEM suppliers Assist and manage new expansion programmes Project management Setup Capital and Maintenance Budgets Ensure compliance to OSHA and other relevant legislation Ensure a safe working environment Attend to all breakdowns in the warehouse and production areas Ensure preventative maintenance is scheduled and attended to Find alternative ways to limit production downtime and increase productivity Identify, meet and vet new maintenance suppliers Ensure ammonia plant is running at required suction pressures HOURS: Mondays – Fridays 08:00 - 17:00 CLOSING DATE: 30 April 2024 Should you meet all the requirements, apply on our website at today. Should you not hear back from us within 10 working days, please consider your application as unsuccessful. We will retain your credentials for future similar roles. #J-18808-Ljbffr