Mechanical Engineer

Main purpose of the position: To ensure that mechanical tasks are undertaken and managed in a manner that supports improved equipment reliability and availability, lower maintenance and production costs, improved efficiencies, continuous improvement, and overall business sustainability in a safe and healthy manner. To conduct improvement projects and modifications in line with business requirements. Key responsibilities: Safety and Housekeeping Ensure compliance with the requirements of Safety, Health and Environment Standards and Procedures. Conduct regular risk assessments and audits and identify high risk areas and initiate appropriate corrective actions. Arrange and facilitate safety meetings. Implement safety related corrective actions and strategies. Equipment operation and maintenance. Ensure safe, efficient and accurate maintenance of equipment according to maintenance procedures, instructions and schedules. Build, assemble, test and evaluate machine assemblies. Participate in design improvements and projects to improve the manufacturing process and ensure continuous improvement. Follow all maintenance related processes and procedures as required by the maintenance management system and ensure that all subordinates follow the same processes. Report on maintenance activities as required Solid knowledge of Mechanical Engineering principles, processes, systems, procedures and practices. Solid knowledge of general maintenance administrative processes and systems. Solid understanding of organisational business processes and procedures. Supervision of Subordinate Employees Conduct required performance reviews. Identify people related problems areas and hold corrective action meetings. Manage conflicts within the team members. Ensure team compliance with Safal Steel Environmental, Health, Safety, statutory and maintenance procedures and processes. Training and upliftment of the team in all Mechanical functions. Oversee, sign off, and ensure timeous submission of compensation related documentation to HR for processing i.e. approved overtime and leave forms. Control and ensure that overtime hours are kept at minimum. Ensure that discipline is kept amongst subordinates. Provide Technical Support. Continuous Improvement Initiate, participate and implement improvement programs and initiatives. This includes developing methods to improve the Mechanical section performance and reduce costs.