Mechanical Engineer – Maintenance (MM)

Job Description

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS :

• Ensure optimal performance of all mechanical equipment in the Front-End / optimal
performance of the engineering and operational aspects of the SandPG section.
• Provide technical and overall leadership to personnel under the area of responsibility.
• Drive Maintenance improvements to optimize efficiency and output as well as availability and
reliability of equipment in area of responsibility.
• Provide expertise on a day-to-day basis on engineering related issues for Front-End / provide
expertise on both engineering and operations related issues for the SandPG section, support
and advise on solutions.
• Audit Front-End Maintenance team / audit SandPG Maintenance and Operations
• Audit and analyse maintenance systems for Front-End / audit and analyse maintenance and
operations systems for SandPG with the aim of uncovering inefficiencies and addressing them
accordingly.
• Develop Season and Off-Crop Maintenance budgets with the Maintenance Manager, Section
Foreman, Operations teams, and Finance Business Partner. Effectively manage allocated
budgets.
• Responsible for Mechanical Engineering input into Capital / Abnormal and Maintenance
Projects, budget preparation and project execution in area of responsibility.
• Responsible for stop day and off-crop planning processes and effective execution thereof in
area of responsibility.
• Develop and drive improvement projects to ensure current assets are maximized to their full
potential within the maintenance budget.
• Promote cross-functional teams and stakeholder engagement with focus on teamwork.
• Engage effectively and collaborate with key suppliers/contractors.
• Identify and monitor KPIs to track performance and flag any issues in area of responsibility.
• Address production losses caused by inefficient maintenance or operations systems by
critically analyzing and optimizing the system’s performance.
• Provide engineering and operations support for specifications and plant modifications.
• Responsible for the management of mechanical technical standards (Front-End) / mechanical
and operations technical standards (SandPG), specifications, and group risk mitigation policies
and the governance thereof.
• Set direction, implement, and monitor continuous improvement by driving effective work
practices, and ensuring that tools and techniques are being applied to deliver high-quality
workmanship in a safe and sustainable manner.
• Provide engineering support to the Front-End Operations team in terms of equipment settings
for the season
• Promote a culture of consistently assessing risks, adhering to safety requirements, and
promoting SHERQ compliance – drive safety as a way of life in the factory.
• Ensure continuous improvement by implementing functional best practices and conducting
physical inspections throughout the area of responsibility.
• Responsible for Statutory Requirements and legal appointments as delegated by the
Engineering Manager and required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Ensure effective implementation and sustainability of the Engaged Performance
Management systems (EPM).
• Model leadership behaviors, collaborating, partnering, and communicating effectively within
and between teams.
• Drive adherence to Group technical, risk, and best maintenance practices and operations
standards and management of technical governance requirements.
• Promote and adhere to Illovo’s procedures, policies, and guidelines, including, without
limitation, those relating to SHERQ, Competition Law, and Anti-Bribery and Corruption (ABC).

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS :

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• 3+ years’ – Engineer in a manufacturing environment – heavy industry would be an
advantage.
• Fully proficient on the maintenance requirements of the OSHACT
• Deep Root Cause Analysis skills and experience
• Continuous improvement knowledge and experience
• Familiarity with Illovo systems would be an advantage (Maximo)
• Key Culture attributes: Demonstrates the importance of safety, quality and teamwork;
effectively leads and communicates because our people matter.

Benefits:

Salary: Negotiable