Electrical Plant Engineer; GCC Job Ugie Eastern Cape South Africa,Engineering

Position: Electrical Plant Engineer (GCC)
Location: Ugie

Our client is searching for an Electrical Plant Engineer to join their team in the Eastern Cape.

Work

Description:

Responsible for ensuring factory machines produce the required product quality and quantity per the company’s Production and Strategic Plan, adhering to factory and environmental legislation.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Management & Modifications:

Oversee projects and modifications, ensuring compliance with OHASA, specifications, and deadlines.
Engage in future planning, recommend new technology, and process enhancements, and evaluate equipment lifecycle.

Plant Maintenance & Classification:

Classify and maintain equipment, focus on critical assets, and manage stock levels for necessary spares.
Develop and implement test procedures, conduct periodic efficiency checks, and optimize equipment performance.

Operating & Maintenance Procedures:

Create and standardize operating procedures to achieve optimal production and quality.
Analyze and update engineering documentation, replacing outdated information to maintain accuracy.

Root Cause Analysis & Energy Optimization:

Conduct root cause analysis for equipment stoppages, focusing on energy efficiency and reducing pollution.
Assist in mechanical maintenance as needed and work to minimize downtime.

Safety, Health, Environment, & Quality (SHEQ):

Adhere to safety, health, and environmental regulations; report hazards promptly and ensure compliance.
Support SHEQ initiatives, promoting a safe work culture and continuous quality improvements.

Instrument & Standby Maintenance:

Perform regular instrument maintenance, and downtime analysis, and ensure system reliability.
Be available for 24/7 standby duty to address any plant maintenance emergencies.

Required Skills, Knowledge, &

Competencies:

Qualifications:
- B.Sc. Electrical Engineering,
- N6 & Government Certificate of Competency (GCC)
- T4 & Government Certificate of Competency. (GCC)
Technical Knowledge:
- Proficient in PLCs, HV/LV equipment, process principles, and instrumentation.
- 5+ years of experience in electrical and project engineering, ideally in factory environments.
Competencies:
- Physical: Good health and eyesight (not colour-blind).
- Cognitive: Strong problem-solving skills, systematic, structured, and quality-oriented, with strong mathematical and analytical abilities.
- Emotional: Mature individual with high EQ, persuasive communication skills, effective listening, and decisiveness.
- Additional
  
  Skills:
  
  Computer literate, strong knowledge of OHASA standards, and team-oriented.

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