Production Engineer - Newcastle

Headhunters; KwaZulu-Natal; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A client in the Water and Wastewater Management Services sector seeks an experienced Production Engineer in Newcastle. Ideal candidates will have a B.Eng or BTech in Chemical Engineering and a solid background in mechanical and electrical principles, along with 3 to 5 years of relevant experience. This role involves ensuring plant operational performance, monitoring plant health, and leading optimization initiatives.

Qualifications

• 3 – 5 years working experience in an engineering or production related field preferred.
• Valid Code B drivers’ license and own transport required.

Responsibilities

• Take plant operational responsibility for the performance and wellbeing of the plant.
• Monitor and evaluate plant health and performance.
• Lead onsite implementation of process changes.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering Principles

Electrical Engineering Exposure

Water Treatment Experience

Computer Skills

Education

B.Eng or BTech in Chemical Engineering

Job description

Our client in the Water and Wastewater Management Services Industry, and based in Newcastle, is currently looking to employ an experienced Production Engineer.

3 – 5 years working experience in an engineering or production related field secures.

Requirements:

• B.Eng or BTech in Chemical Engineering (Required).
• Have a firm grasp of mechanical engineering principles, as well as electrical and instrumentation exposure.
• 3 – 5 years working experience in an engineering or production related field would be preferred.
• Computer skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and e-mail.
• Water treatment experience with specific experience in RO, UF, Precipitation and Clarification.
• Valid Code B drivers’ license and own transport.

Responsibilities, but not limited to:

• Take plant operational responsibility for plant operational performance and wellbeing, whilst ensuring safe and efficient operations of the plant(s).
• Providing Process, Operational and Maintenance expertise.
• Monitor and evaluate plant health and performance and take appropriate actions.
• Communicate plant health and performance and take required action, as and when required, to ensure plant functioning at optimum performance.
• Compile and distribute daily plant operational performance reports to internal and external stakeholder.
• Identify and drive optimisation and cost saving initiatives and efforts.
• Track chemical consumption and manage chemical stock levels.
• Monitor cost of treatment and optimise where possible.
• Identifying and implementation of Continuous Improvement Initiatives.
• Lead onsite implementation of process changes.
• Deliver on process related inputs required on projects in accordance with sound established engineering principles and standards to satisfy business requirements, including commissioning of new installations.
• Management of risks relating to protection of plant equipment.
• Compiling Standard Operating Procedures where required.
• Perform training and development of Process Controllers and Supervisors.
• Adhere to Incident Notification protocols and management of Incidents / NCR's and follow-through on corrective / preventative actions.
• General client management and attendance of meetings.
• Ensure PTO’s, SWP’s and Task Risk Assessments are in place, communicated and conducted as per schedule / procedural requirements.
• Client communication, interaction and management.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Kindly be advised that should you not receive a response within two weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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