Goldi - Plant Engineer

Role Summary

Goldi is seeking a solutions-driven Plant Engineer to ensure all manufacturing facilities machinery, utilities, and infrastructure run safely, reliably, and at peak efficiency. Job Description

The ideal candidate would be responsible for

• Assist in planning, costing & execution of capital projects;

• Assist in compiling of annual CAPEX & OPEX budgets;

• Operational and maintenance responsibility over the following sections:

 electrical MV equipment, generators, transformers, switch gear etc.

 refrigeration plants, condensers and evaporators.

 air compressors, receivers and blowers.

 water recycle and filtration plants.

 site services.

• Optimization of Goldi PPP water and electricity systems (reduce waste and use);

• Optimize use of Pragma CMMS to ensure plant reliability and artisan efficiency standards;

• Daily interaction with Lekwa Municipality to ensure consistent supply of electricity and water;

• Daily interaction with a large number of suppliers in an endeavor to proactively source the most cost effective &         quality intrinsic solutions, thereby maximizing plant output;

• Implementation & maintenance of various 20 Keys projects within the Engineering department;

• Daily interaction with various departmental & inter-group role players at management level;

• The Maintenance Manager and Plant Engineer are expected to work closely and offer relief when either is on extended leave;

• The Plant Engineer part of the succession plan to replace the Engineering Manager and therefor must also deputize as department head;

• GMR2.1 appointment over;

• Sterilization plant. (includes steam boilers and pressure vessels);

• Refrigeration plant and ammonia equipment;

• Electrical MV and reticulation systems;

• Water filtration plant. (includes WWTP);

• Logistics;

• Services;

• Approve statutory inspections and ensure these are filed correctly.

The successful candidate must meet the following requirements

• Must have a technical tertiary qualification preferably in the electrical field and must be in possession of a valid Government Certificate of Competence;

• Installation Electrician Certification;

• 10 years working experience in a Poultry Primary Processing Plant;

• Ammonia Category B certification. (added advantage);

• Steam Boiler Management certification. (added advantage);

• Must be able to work overtime & on weekends when necessary;

• Ideally permanently reside within 40 km radius of the Goldi PPP.