Plant Engineer

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The purpose of this position is to deliver an effective engineering service to the manufacturing plant by ensuring optimal equipment reliability, plant availability, technical compliance, and continuous improvement of engineering and production processes.

Minimum Requirements

• Degree in Electrical or Mechanical engineering and a GCC
• Business English: Fluent
• Code 08 Driver's license
• Computer literacy (Advanced)
• Relevant experience in applying job-related concepts, techniques and processes at the required level
• People management experience
• Work shifts/weekends/public holidays

Duties and Responsibilities

Manage the total Engineer****ing function at a branch

• Ensure that PPSST's are effectively managed (Maintenance, Mechanical & Process Control functions & SHE)
• Organise, develop and complete execution of the normal and major maintenance
• Develop the Engineering discipline according to Production's strategies and PPSST's.
• Ensure the optimal functioning of the modification control process and HAZOP studies
• Improve and optimise plant productivity
• Ensure availability and predictability of plant with a constant focus on continuous improvement in cost and efficiency.
• Ensure the safe operation of all plant and equipment on the site. (GMR2)
• Manage SHE function for the entire site
• Manage the site clinic

Manage staff

• Set performance targets and manage performance
• Develop team strength (competencies) and ensure adequate succession planning
• Manage the various reporting functions
• Train and act as coach for the Engineering department
• Acts as master coach for the Clover Way Better teams

Manage costs

• Manage fixed costs, capital and maintenance expenditure within budget
• Monitor total energy and services bill with a view to improving efficiencies

Participate in project management

• Assist with the development of technical standards (design; applications; drawings; specifications; process control and new technology).
• Oversee the execution of projects