Plant Engineer

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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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