Engineering Manager

Our client a National Blue chip company has a vacancy for a Engineering Manager in KZN with the following:

To Oversee the Maintenance and integrity of Plant and Machinery in all Industrial Chemical sites and operations and to manage all capital projects related to plant and machinery.

Qualifications and expertise required (Must)
• Must already be in a Engineering Manager position
• BSc Mechanical Engineering
• GCC Machinery
• Preferably previous Chemical Plant experience
• Prior Management experience
• Prior maintenance experience
• Experience in computerised maintenance management systems (CMMS)
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to handle multiple assignments and priorities.
• Ability to manage, coach and mentor a diverse work force.
• Ability to interact effectively with other departments, suppliers & service providers

Required outputs: Functional
• Provide equipment capability, reliability and availability to Operations through the application of planned and predictive maintenance techniques.
• Minimize plant downtime.
• Ensure the integrity of company assets is managed and maintained
• Ensure all maintenance work is carried out to accepted standards and specification.
• Comply with all statutory maintenance and inspection requirements at all times
• Manage the engineering and maintenance requirements across all Industrial Chemical plants in various geographic locations
• Lead a team of Maintenance Managers, Foremen (Mechanical, Electrical Instrumentation & Fabrication) and their artisans and assistants.
• Develop and implement procedures in conjunction with the Maintenance Manager, Planner, Buyer, Foremen and Production departments in order to ensure spare parts availability and control thereof.
• Compile and administer annual department mechanical maintenance budgets and ensure that they are in line with the budget plan.
• Ensure that all critical and statutory documentation is managed and up to date in accordance with planned maintenance programs, statutory requirements and company procedures.

Skills:
• Management Skills
• Analytical Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Communication Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Problem Solving Skills
Safety Awareness