Sauce Plant Process Engineer — Hands-On Troubleshooter

Pedros

Durban

On-site

ZAR 800,000 - 1,100,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Pedros in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, is seeking a hands-on Process Engineer to optimise sauce production from ingredient addition to packaging. The role covers process performance, utilities, automation, and equipment reliability on the Pedros Sauce Plant.

You will diagnose faults, improve efficiency, support production and maintenance teams, and lead root-cause analysis while ensuring GMP, HACCP and safe operation. Willingness to work outside hours and travel to suppliers is advantageous.

Qualifications

3–5 years hands-on engineering in food/Beverage/FMCG industries.
Experience with batch heating/cooling, CIP and hygienic transfer.
Knowledge of GMP/HACCP and food safety requirements.
Experience with PLC/HMI/VSD fault-finding and instrumentation.
Willingness to work hands-on on the plant floor.

Responsibilities

Own process and utility performance across cooking, cooling, transfer and packaging.
Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, process and control faults on site.
Lead root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
Support commissioning, FAT/SAT IQ/OQ and vendor coordination.
Maintain preventive maintenance plans and equipment history.