Plant Engineer
Closing Date: 21 March 2025
Reference Number: CLO250311-3
Job Type: Permanent
Department: Production
Number of Positions: 1
Location: Queensburgh, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Education Level: Diploma | Advanced Certificate
Category: Engineering
Job Summary
Clover is seeking a Plant Engineer to lead the Maintenance Department, ensuring efficient and innovative engineering services that support production with continuous improvement and minimal downtime.
Requirements
- Relevant Engineering Degree
- GCC (Government Certificate of Competency)
- Advanced computer literacy
- Minimum 5 years' people management experience
- Relevant work experience in a similar environment
- Valid driver’s license
- Willingness to work additional hours when necessary
Competencies
- Strong leadership, coaching, and team development abilities
- Proactive, action-oriented, and results-driven mindset
- High-level problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Resilient, determined, and flexible under pressure
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Customer-focused approach
- Proven project management and negotiation skills
- Ability to apply numeric and analytical principles
Duties & Responsibilities
Operations:
- Manage the entire Engineering function at the branch
- Oversee Maintenance, Mechanical, Process Control, and SHE functions
- Lead major and routine maintenance processes
- Ensure plant productivity is optimized
- Monitor modification control and HAZOP studies
- Ensure plant equipment meets safety standards (GMR2 compliance)
- Manage the site clinic and overall SHE (Safety, Health, Environment) function
People Management:
- Build a "can-do" culture within the team
- Set performance targets and manage team performance
- Develop team competencies and succession planning
- Train and mentor the Engineering department
- Act as a master coach for Clover’s Way Better teams
Cost Management:
- Control fixed costs, capital, and maintenance budgets
- Manage energy and services bills to improve efficiency
- Implement predictive maintenance principles
Project Management:
- Oversee major maintenance projects
- Develop and uphold technical standards (design, applications, drawings, specifications, and process controls)
- Assist in integrating new technology
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