Factory Engineer Somerset West

Reference: PC001597-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: Permanent
SECTOR: Engineering
BASIC SALARY: Market Related
START DATE: Immediate

Requirements

• Industrial Engineering Degree or similar
• Matric with Mathematics
• CAD Experience advantageous
• Computer literate
• Experience with ammonia refrigeration and food processing plants
• Programming PLCs 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
• Implement, maintain, and improve efficiencies within the plant
• Set up and schedule a maintenance programme
• Maintain adequate levels of spare parts
• Maintain a list of critical spare parts inventory
• Maintain a list of approved components/parts suppliers
• Liaise 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 tended 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 www.statusstaffing.com today. If you do not hear back from us within 10 working days, please consider your application as unsuccessful. We will retain your credentials for future similar roles.

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