Plant Engineer

Job Summary

The incumbent will be responsible for establishing and maintaining Preventative Maintenance and condition based systems to ensure cost effective maintenance of all Plant and Machinery.

• Ensures that employees are kept up to date with and adhere to Company and departmental policies.
• Periodically reviews and appraises the performance of each immediate subordinate and recommends remedial action if necessary.
• Identifies areas of training required for Bottling Hall Maintenance personnel.
• Maintains all Bottling Hall operating equipment on the plant in serviceable condition and schedules needed repair work (whether in-house or contract), so as to interfere least with production.
• Assists in the implementation and upkeep of an effective, predictive and preventative maintenance schedule for Bottling Hall equipment.
• Maintains proper records concerning equipment repair, history and manuals.
• Designs and supervises installations or modifications of plant equipment or systems, in keeping with vendor recommendations and proper engineering practices.
• Determines the standards of performance for projects undertaken by the Bottling Hall Maintenance Department and inspects the results of such work to ensure conformity to those standards and specifications.
• Plans for and provides an adequate supply of and ensures control over spare parts and other maintenance supplies.
• Assists in preparation of an annual budget, anticipating the needs of the Bottling Hall Department.
• Approves invoices for payment of items connected with repair, modification, construction and installation projects.
• Plans and makes recommendations to the Departmental Manager, concerning changes in the organization, personnel, equipment and facilities requirements of the Department.
• Responds to breakdowns/failure calls outside normal working hours as per the policy of the department.
• Ensures that work areas are maintained in accordance with good housekeeping and safety practices.
• Performs any other related duties required by the job function.

• B.Sc. Degree in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized university.
• Minimum of three (3) years experience in a similar environment.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and any other relevant software.
• Effective leadership and supervisory skills.
• Ability to prepare and deliver concise and informative reports.
• Effective communication, analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to comprehend technical documents.
• Must be able to operate and troubleshoot equipment.