Description:
Key Responsibilities:Leadership Excellence: Guide and mentor the engineering team, ensuring adherence to industry best practices, safety standards, and regulatory requirements. Refrigeration Systems Management: Take the reins on the design, installation, operation, and maintenance of our refrigeration systems. Optimize efficiency and reliability, with a focus on ammonia plant operations. Project Leadership: Manage engineering projects from start to finish, including budgeting, scheduling, procurement, and resource allocation. Process Optimization: Identify and implement process improvements, driving productivity gains and cost reductions. Quality Assurance: Collaborate with quality teams to ensure engineering systems meet the highest food safety and product quality standards. Preventative Maintenance: Develop and implement preventative maintenance strategies to ensure maximum equipment uptime. Troubleshooting and Maintenance: Lead the response to any equipment failures, swiftly implementing corrective actions to minimize downtime. Regulatory Compliance: Stay updated on the latest industry regulations and ensure full compliance with all relevant standards. Risk Management: Assess engineering risks and develop strategies to mitigate potential hazards, ensuring a safe work environment. Training & Development: Foster a culture of continuous improvement by training and mentoring engineering staff. Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in Mechanical, Chemical Engineering, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred. Minimum of 10 years experience in engineering roles within the poultry processing industry, with a focus on refrigeration systems. In-depth knowledge of refrigeration principles, including HVAC, cold storage, and freezing technologies. Proven success in managing complex engineering projects on time and within budget. Familiarity with industry regulations such as HACCP and OSHA. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with an aptitude for troubleshooting complex technical issues. Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across all levels of the organization. Certification as a Professional Engineer (PE) is a plus.
04 Apr 2025;
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gumtree.co.za