Electrical Engineer - Komati at RCL Foods

Job Description    
Ready to #GoBeyond in your Career? RCL Foods is a progressive and constantly growing company, and we welcome passionate and ambitious individuals that are constantly looking beyond what’s now to co-create what’s next.

The incumbent will be responsible for managing the Electrical Department by ensuring that the maintenance of the plant and equipment is carried out safely, effectively, and efficiently, at the lowest possible cost and contribute to the optimum operation of the mill.

Minimum Requirements    

• B-Tech/BSc or Higher National Diploma in Electrical Engineering (Heavy Current) or equivalent qualifications.
• 3 – 5 years’ experience as an Electrical Engineer/Manager.
• Sugar industry engineering experience and 10-week SMRI certificate will be a distinct advantage,
• Computer literacy is essential,
• Government Certificate of Competency for Factories
• (GCC) will be an added advantage.
• Knowledge of maintenance schedules and inspection, SHE procedures and budget and cost control
• Working knowledge of the OHS Act and other relevant engineering legislations.
• Registration as a Professional in terms of the Engineering Professionals of South Africa Act, 114 of 1990 will be an added advantage.
• Should be prepared to work standbys, and overtime (planned and unplanned).
• To be considered for appointment, candidate must be a South African Citizen 

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Implement and maintain strategies that will provide assurance of electrical plant availability, integrity and reliability.
• Constantly investigate and drive electrical change management practices, in line with Engineering standards and requirements.
• Development, setting and upholding of sound engineering and maintenance management practices and procedures,
• Ensure that the quality of work performed by the electrical team conforms to mill specifications and established Engineering standards.
• Compile and control expenditure on maintenance, materials, employment, and capital budgets.
• Develop maintenance plan for the season, off crop as well as short and long stops, to minimize LTA and maximising Overall Time Efficiency (OTE).
• List of critical spares and identify Electrical risks in order to ensure minimum downtime and to eliminate unnecessary stores stock holding.
• Conceptualise, develop, and deliver capital improvement plan, and delivery of all planned and unplanned electrical projects.
• Provide technical input and support for setting up and optimisation of the plant.
• Performance management, including coaching and development of employees.
• Report and investigate accidents, incidents and implement preventative measures.
• Maintain high quality work standards and good housekeeping in area of responsibility and comply with safety standards and requirements.