Shell in South Africa

Shell has been active in South Africa since 1902. Our main business activities in South Africa include Retail and Commercial Fuels, Lubricants and Oils, Aviation, Marine, Manufacturing and Upstream Exploration. Our head offices in South Africa are based in Johannesburg.

Our core values of honesty, integrity and respect for people form the basis of the Shell General Business Principles and we are currently recruiting for Chief Engineer.

Job Description

Qualified candidates must be able to perform routine maintenance on equipment and determine when and what kind of maintenance is needed. Installing equipment, machines, wiring and controlling operations of equipment is required. The perfect hire for this job must be self-motivated and able to work with minimal to no supervision. Strong time management skills and the ability to handle multiple priorities at once is an asset to anyone in this position. The ability to troubleshoot to determine a cause and conduct testing and inspections is mandatory. Candidates must be able to work in hot atmospheres and sounds and noise levels that can be distracting. Managing and working with others in teams in a close proximity is essential. Leads are responsible for training all current and new personnel on the OSHA mandated safety, lock-out/tag-out and confined space procedures. Proficient computer skills is a requirement for this position. Candidates with prior skilled labor experience and/or license is preferred.

Responsibilities:
• The hiring, review, discipline, and discharge of all maintenance and porter personnel
• Develop and implement schedule for maintenance and porter personnel
• Implement preventive maintenance program for plant equipment utilizing manual and PC tools
• Lead maintenance team in performing diagnostic troubleshooting on all plant equipment
• Monitor quality of all repairs made
• Interfacing with production management and line personnel to find the most effective way to operate equipment
• Purchase spare parts
• Maintain a spare parts inventory that will balance tying up capital with minimizing plant downtime
• Dealing with boiler chemical suppliers to ensure proper maintenance of boiler
• Identification of building and physical plant repair issues and address them
• Certify that all technicians are trained in and follow all required Environmental Health and Safety Procedures
• Control of energy cost through effective monitoring of machine performance and operating schedules
• Maintain technical publication library (equipment manuals, blueprints, schematics, etc.)

Qualifications will include:

• High school Diploma or and equivalent
• At least 3 years of experience in a maintenance supervisory role
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents
• Ability to use basic hand tools properly
• Knowledge of mechanical fundamentals, including electrical wiring, electronic components, pneumatic systems, steam systems, water systems, hydraulics, and building maintenance
• Ability to maintain employee work schedule
• Ability to work well with other departments and supervisors to effectively service our customers
• Interest in constantly improving operation by researching new techniques and methods
• Ability to deal with vendors and purchase parts in an effective manner, including pricing and delivery methods
• Ability to be a coach and mentor to maintenance team
• Ability to obtain necessary and proper licenses to operate plant legally (boiler license, etc.)
• Ability to prioritize daily work assignments to facilitate serving our customers.
• Ability to understand production principles and processes

*ALL OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED
REPORTS TO:
VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS
REGIONAL CHIEF ENGINEER