Mechanical Engineer at Mabati Rolling Mills Limited (MRM)

Overall Purpose of the Position:

• Responsible for effective Maintenance of plant equipment/machinery and improving the overall plant performance in line with the management approved guidelines.

Job Functions Maintenance

Industries Manufacturing

Specification

Key Performance Areas:

• Develop and implement the overall mechanical works strategy for the mechanical maintenance
• Identify gaps in the mechanical processes and implement strategies to close gaps, improve equipment reliability, sustainability and reduce maintenance costs
• Prepare drawings of the mechanical equipment parts in AUTOCAD software.
• Ensure mechanical installations for the plant conform to approved standards to eliminate breakdowns
• Implement and manage projets to improve equipment and safety performance, sustainability to reduce cost
• Ensure that all mechanical equipment are installed and functional to support the production team
• Scheduling and assigning work to meet maintenance completion dates, undertake effective planning and prioritisation of workload whenever necessary
• Works closely with operations team in providing solutions to problems and advice on technical issues
• Analyse all machine failures (breakdown, unplanned corrective maintenance) and implement corrective measures to prevent re- occurrence of failures and safety incidents
• Establish and coordinate the maintenance and safety procedures, service schedule, and supply of materials required to maintain machines and equipment in the prescribed condition
• Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) when required in line with the agreed format
• Investigate equipment failures and difficulties to diagnose faulty operation and to make recommendations to maintenance team
• Supervise, guide and review activities of staff under your supervision in the structure on technical duties
• Inspection of work performed by outside contractors to ensure it meets management expectations as per the scope of the work assigned
• Ensure observance of safety rules, regulations and practices

Requirements

• Minimum Qualifications and Experience Requirements:
• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering- Plant Option
• Good knowledge of AUTOCAD software for designing.
• Minimum 8 years experience in similar position in a busy manufacturing company
• Knowledge in RCA methodology
• Posses good knowledge in identifying and managing spare parts
• Good working knowledge of machines in process industry, hydraulics and pneumatics is desirable.
• Computer proficiency especially in PM module in SAP – ERP.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings as well as use of Auto CAD.
• Ability to work independently and exhibit right leadership.