Furnace Engineer – Reference LCFE

ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT

• Responsible for site maintenance team, activities, development and performance.
• Direct and mentor the site R&M staff, identify people/team skill strengths and weaknesses and implement training programmes to improve their performance.
• Manages site assets and spare-parts systems.
• Ensure compliance to site ISO9001 systems with respect to maintenance activities.
• Key Project Engineer responsible for the developing & implementation of the Furnace Rebuild project (2026).
• Responsible for maintaining furnace for optimum OEE.
• Ensure site plant assets are maintained for optimum OEE.
• Responsible for developing & improving engineering information systems e.g. ePAC.
• Responsible for developing, monitoring and managing all engineering contractors' performance against set standards.
• Formulates and implements initiatives to reduce energy, CO2 emissions & wastage.

EHS MANAGEMENT

• Ensure site complies with engineering regulations under SA law and clients standards.
• Assists with the development of local EHS standards.
• Ensure EHS compliance is entrenched in all site R&M activities.
• Responsible for site security processes.
• Ensure 5S housekeeping standards are implemented.
• Ensures site emergency teams are trained & capable.
• Leads continuous improvement targets as an outcome of regular EHS audits and reviews.
• Investigates site incidents and performs RCAs.
• Corrects EHS deviations within agreed timeframe.
• Takes personal proactive role to develop a site “Safety Culture.”

PEOPLE MANAGEMENT

• Sets clear targets/objectives for self and team.
• Monitors individual and team performance against set targets/objectives.
• Provides feedback in a manner that encourages personal development.
• Identifies engineering team and individual skill gaps.
• Implements training programmes to close gaps.
• Takes personal proactive role to develop a site “Can Do” culture.
• Implements disciplinary procedures when required.

COST / BUDGETING

• Develop and manage site annual maintenance budget.
• Develop and manage company capital expenditure plan.
• Develop site 5-year capital program.

OTHER

• Responsible for site security systems.
• Assist with site IT systems.
• Backup for Durban site Production manager.
• Assist with implementing new ISO standards for the site in the future.

Requirements

• BTech or BEng Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 5+ years maintenance engineering experience in chemical/glass industry.
• Code 08 or higher driver's licence.
• Siemens Scada/PLC troubleshooting knowledge is an advantage.

TECHNICAL & PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE

• Proficiency in English language verbal, written and presentation skills.
• Excellent proficiency in computer applications e.g. Word, Excel, SAP, etc.
• Knowledge of the OSH Act, environmental laws, ISO 9001 systems.
• Understanding of leadership, people management and HR/IR systems & processes.
• Good engineering knowledge & skills, including electrical & instrumentation.
• The following skills would be an advantage:
• Furnace rebuild and hot repair experience.
• Financial and budget management knowledge.
• Project management knowledge.
• Contractor control.
• Experience with computer-based engineering systems.

Criteria

Important notes: Must have chemical manufacturing sector experience, stable track record of candidates staying at a company for a minimum of 3 years.

Salary

R 600 000 – R 900 000

A Consultant will be in touch if you are shortlisted for the position. Please consider your application unsuccessful should you not have been contacted within 2 weeks. We will keep your CV on our database and contact you should you match the criteria of any other vacancies.