Junior Plant Engineer

Henkel; Brakpan; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A global consumer goods company in Brakpan seeks a Junior Plant Engineer to assist in planning, executing, and monitoring plant maintenance projects. The role involves troubleshooting plant equipment, conducting regular tests, and implementing optimization measures. A BTech, B.Eng, or BSc degree in Electrical is required along with 2 years of experience in industrial plant maintenance. This position offers a range of benefits including health programs, generous parental leave, and annual bonuses.

Benefits

Global wellbeing standards with health programs

Gender-neutral parental leave for minimum 8 weeks

Employee Share Plan

Annual 1 month bonus

66.67% company contribution to Medical Aid

Travel Allowance

Subsidised canteen

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Specialization in industrial plant maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior engineers with planning and executing maintenance.
• Monitor operation of existing and new production technologies.
• Conduct regular tests on electrical systems and equipment.

Skills

PLC integration and control

Troubleshooting plant equipment

Technical supervision

Continuous improvement of energy consumption

Education

BTech / B.Eng / BSc degree in Electrical

Job description

About this Position

The Junior Plant Engineer will assist senior engineers with planning, execution and monitoring of plant maintenance and projects. Help with project documentation, reports and presentations. Trouble shoots plant equipment issues and provide solutions. Assist in managing electrical maintenance process and investment projects. Monitor operation of the existing production technologies and the new solar plant.

What You´ll Do

• Plans and implements maintenance and optimization measures
• Performs technical supervision of line technicians Is responsible for continuous improvement of energy consumption in the production
• Does technical consulting of the production
• Develops employees with regular trainings and briefing
• Must be conversant and familiar with PLC integration and control(siemens) as well as fault finding
• Monitors KPIs for engineering & maintenance processes
• Conduct regular tests on electrical systems, equipment and machinery to ensure they are operating properly.

What makes you a good fit

• Minimal education required for the position not person: BTech /B.Eng degree / BSc degree Electrical
• Area of specialization: Industrial plant maintenance
• Minimal work experience required in years: 2 Years within manufacturing environment

Some perks of joining Henkel

• Global wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs
• Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks
• Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares
• Annual 1 month bonus
• 66.67% company contribution to Medical Aid
• Travel Allowance
• Subsidised canteen

At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! We look for a diverse team of individuals who possess different backgrounds, experiences, personalities and mindsets.