Our client has an opportunity available for a Process Engineer based in Durban.
Requirements:
- Industrial Engineering degree or similar qualification.
- Post graduate management qualification would be advantageous.
- 5 years engineering, production, manufacturing or operations experience- essential.
- 2 years of which must be in a management capacity.
- Experience in the mining industry would be advantageous.
- Experience in Bulk Minerals or Solids Handling Facility or Terminal Operations preferred.
- Experience in working within a Unionised environment.
- Good understanding of SHEQ systems.
- Leadership skills and the ability to motivate staff to achieve desired goals.
- High levels of integrity and confidentiality.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Ability to interact with and influence external and internal stakeholders.
- Valid driver’s licence.
- Must be medically fit.
Responsibilities:
- Translate the shipping plan into a production plan incorporating all other activities on the plant.
- Update or develop process maps to ensure site operates safely, efficiently and optimally.
- Evaluate all resources and equipment required for the execution of production activities.
- Mentor, coach and develop employees by building individual and team competence to meet set goals and objectives.
- Provide input into the operations strategy and budget.
- Develop and manage operations cost budgets for all operations.
- Manage service providers.
- Keep update with all production related procedures and work instructions.
- Develop training and competency plans for relevant employees.
- Assist on the development of ‘Product Stewardship’ processes and procedures.
- Monitor compliance to OHS Act, SHEQ systems and other industry applicable legislation.
- Drive sustainability programs to reduce energy consumption, water consumption and waste generation.
- Complete and review all Risk Assessments for the plant.
- Participate in audits and lead investigate.
- Participate in project scoping for all improvement and capital projects.
- Liaise with Logistic Planning with regards to the customer’s operational requirements.
- Manage the availability of equipment for maintenance and repairs.
- Fulfil Production Standby Manager as and when required.
