Mechanical Engineer Vacancy in Montague Gardens, Cape Town, RSA, for Mechanical Maintenance Planning and Execution.

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JOB SPECIFICATION FOR:
Job Designation: Mechanical Engineer Reference Nr
GPWC/ 10095
Reporting to: Site Manager Date
15 May 2015
Location: Montague Gardens, Cape Town # of Positions open
One
Remuneration: Negotiable EE/AA
No
Start Date: As soon as possible Type
Permanent
Main Sector/Industry: Production and Manufacturing – Pulp and Paper
Main Purpose:
• To plan the proactive mechanical maintenance and coordinate all the mechanical repairs on site.
Main Activities:
• Perform Maintenance Development
• Develop Work Plans.
• Develop and implement Maintenance Standards.
• Maintenance reporting system developed and maintained.
• Technology developments incorporated.
• Breakdowns, planned, preventative and project activities managed.
• Conduct failure analysis of plant, identify and resolve root causes.
• Responsible for maintenance, shutdown and incidental shutdown planning and
execution.
• Management of Maintenance Contractors within his/her area of responsibility.
• Continuous Improvement of Maintenance Systems.
• Plant Safety Responsibilities (SHEQ).
• Leadership and Training Responsibilities.
• Manage Condition Monitoring, Lubrication Engineering and Projects.
• Control Budget and Orders.
• Manage Services and Civils.
• Management Reporting Responsibilities.

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Working Conditions:
• Office, Manufacturing Plant, Heights as needed, Confined spaces as needed.
Minimum Requirements for Application:
• BSc (Eng) or BTech or T4 Mechanical Engineering.
• 5 Years’ experience post qualification, with Supervisory and Maintenance experience.
• At least two years’ experience with SAP Plant Maintenance Module.
• Hands on Maintenance/Services/Projects experience in the manufacturing or industrial
environment.
• Must have thorough knowledge of a variety of hand tools and measuring instruments as
well as hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Must be fully proficient in SAP CMMS.
• Must be fully proficient in all MS Word applications.
• Working experience in the Pulp&Paper industry, especially with Mechanical Workshop,
Roll Maintenance and Noodle Plants will be highly beneficial.
Specific Skills or Attributes
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate well in all levels, from boardroom to general labourers.
• Excellent Technical Problem Solving Skills.
• Ability to liaise with suppliers and contractors – Customer focus.
• Ability to develop and motivate own teams.
• Ability to train, develop and mentor employees.
• Be well spoken and able to represent the organisation in a professional and tactful manner.
• Be energetic with good interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to work in a team, or to act independently when situations warrant.
• Must be able to act diplomatically when a situation demands it.
• Must have a deep sense of responsibility and accountability with sober habits.
• Must be punctual and willing to go the extra mile without it being asked for.
• Ability to be innovative and to use own initiative.
Contact Details:
Recruiter: Francois Potgieter Or Jurica Esou
Telephone Nr: +27 81 464 7554 +27 72 892 5717
Fax Nr: +27 86 653 2313 +27 86 653 2313
Email: francois@gpconsult.co.za jurica@gpconsult.co.za