MAIN JOB PURPOSE:
Manage and lead project design, implementation, commissioning and hand over of projects within own area of responsibility, with emphasis on the implementation of respective engineering discipline.
JOB SUMMARY:
- Liaises with plant and global/cluster design engineers regarding best practice and new technology
- Prepares scope of work, cost estimates and capital proposals
- Draws up buying contracts and technical specifications
- Runs project team meetings with relevant disciplines, following EEM methodology and internal project management systems
- Manages project budget and schedule
- Manages resources and contractors on site
- Responsible for commissioning and production handover
- Is responsible for the writing up and training of SOP’s as required
- Provides respective discipline input in multi-disciplinary projects (mechanical/ civil/ electrical).
May also be required to support site engineer:
SHE:
- Interprets relevant laws to ensure that standards and laws are implemented and adhered to
- Investigates accidents and incidents and draws up reports
Budget:
- Accountable for cost estimations and budget proposals of engineering works
- Responsible for the control and execution of work against a budget and authorisations within authority limits
- Is responsible for ensuring capitalisation of the whole project (mechanical, electrical etc.)
- Specifies scope of work and ensures projects remain within budget
- Obtains quotes for projects and raises the budget to deliver agreed maintenance/continuous improvement
- Raises MMI project (miscellaneous minor items)
- Manages capital budgets by designing, implementing and commissioning the project and allocating budget and resource accordingly
Factory Support:
- Identifies recurring production process problems and develops trouble shooting routines for the Production Department
- Proposes operating instructions for plant operators (manuals & SOP’s) and trains the departmental trainers and operators in the use of modified plant processes
- Conducts Process Optimization by identifying areas of improvement and recommend change in processes (e.g. waste minimization, energy utilization, etc.)
- Implements cost effectiveness programmes
Continuous Improvement:
- Makes recommendations and actions improvements within specific area of responsibility
- Designs out recurring engineering problems to prevent breakdown into the future
- Investigates, analyses and actions solutions to relevant problems identified
- Responsible for the development and implementation of maintenance procedures and standards by sourcing and evaluating materials.
KEY REQUIREMENTS:
- Engineering (Chemical/ Mechanical/ Electrical) Degree: B.Tech (GMr)/ BSc (Eng)/ BEng
- 1-5 years engineering experience preferably in FMCG/ Manufacturing/ Production/ Automotive/ Design/ Consulting industries
- Knowledge of World Class Manufacturing principles
- Understanding of OSH Act
- Project Management skills
- Knowledge of Excel, MS Projects, Project Schedule, SAP (Plant Maintenance and Purchasing), e-mail and spreadsheets
- Problem Solving skills
CLOSING DATE: Wednesday, 24 February 2021
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Online Application >> Online Digital Interview >> Face to Face Interview >> Job Offer
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Please allow yourself enough time to complete the application form as when filled out partially or not at all it may adversely affect the progress of your application. Please be aware that you will have to complete the form at once as you will be unable to return to it later. Unilever is an equal opportunities employer and committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. We are intentional in employing the best talent that reflect the demographics of our country. We therefore invite applications from all candidates representing diversity of age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief. When appointing potential candidates, the South African Employment Equity and Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment Legislation will be considered.