Mechanical Utilities Operations Manager

1 month ago


Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Complement Recruitment Full time

Complement Recruitment is seeking a highly skilled Mechanical Utilities Foreman for a permanent position based in eThekwini, Durban, KwaZulu Natal.

We are looking for an experienced professional to ensure effective, energy-efficient operations of utilities for the line and plant, while keeping utilities equipment performance within benchmark limits. The successful candidate will be responsible for executing planned, predictive, and proactive maintenance strategies to maximize machine up-time for productions.

The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical experience in Thermic Heaters, compressors, chillers, or water treatment plants, preferably in a beverage or fast-moving consumables goods environment. They must have managed a plant's mechanical and utilities department and possess excellent communication skills.

The Mechanical Utilities Foreman will ensure compliance with local health, safety, and risk management standards, introduce and adhere to world-class asset care and maintenance principles, and manage performance and people development within the department.

To succeed in this role, you should have relevant maintenance and project management experience, a National Diploma/Degree in Mechanical Engineering, and proficiency in MS Office/Excel Skills & Oracle (advantageous). You should also be self-managed and multitasking with a keen eye for detail and ability to innovate and improve operational goals.

Salary: Estimated R40k CTC Per Month, Negotiable

About the Role:

  • Ensure effective environmental, health, safety, and risk management to local standards
  • Introduce and adhere to world-class asset care and maintenance principles
  • Manage performance and people development within the department
  • Execute planned, predictive, and proactive maintenance strategies
  • Maximize machine up-time for productions
  • Optimize utilization and efficiency of plant resources
  • Drive sustainability agenda across site
  • Manage multi-disciplinary projects from inception until final commissioning

Requirements:

  • Matric; National Diploma/Degree in Mechanical Engineering & other related Certifications
  • Relevant maintenance and project management experience, preferably in a beverage or fast-moving consumables goods environment
  • 6-8 years strong mechanical experience in the field of Thermic Heaters, compressors, chillers, or water treatment plants or similar preferred
  • Managed a plant's mechanical and utilities department
  • Mechanical maintenance of Pulp/Paper/Chemical/Resin Plant & Utilities Operations
  • Proficiency in MS Office/Excel Skills & Oracle (advantageous)
  • Ability to be self-managed and multitask; Excellent communication skills

About Complement Recruitment:

We specialize in providing high-quality recruitment solutions to businesses across various industries. Our team of experts works closely with clients to understand their needs and provides tailored solutions to meet their requirements.



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