UTILITIES ENGINEER

Tongaat Hulett; Durban; On-site; ZAR 45 000 - 85 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dynamic engineering professional to manage utilities and optimize refinery operations. This role involves ensuring operational efficiency, legal compliance, and effective budget management while leading teams and implementing continuous improvement projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in steam generation and heavy engineering, along with excellent problem-solving skills and a confident personality. Join a forward-thinking company committed to innovation and efficiency in the manufacturing sector.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in steam generation or heavy engineering.
• Strong computer skills and a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Manage utilities and optimize refinery functioning.
• Coordinate effluent processes and ensure compliance.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Budget management

Team leadership

Operational efficiency

Energy optimization

Education

BSc or BTech in Electrical Engineering

BSc or BTech in Mechanical Engineering

GCC Factories qualification

Tools

H&S systems

Visual management systems (PIMS/POMS)

Job description

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

• Manage and optimize utilities (Water, Air, Steam, CO2, Cooling Towers, Effluent, Chemicals, Coal, Dust Handling) usages to ensure refinery functioning at an optimal cost.
• Coordinate and manage effluent processes.
• Ensure operational efficiency and compliance with equipment specifications.
• Oversee dam effluent management and river water abstraction.
• Implement people performance management processes.
• Lead formal problem-solving processes and manage non-conformance issues.
• Optimize energy consumption.
• Maintain the integrity of the Asset Care program in the area.
• Ensure legal compliance of equipment.
• Implement and manage an effective H&S system for the area.
• Manage budgets (Operational, Asset Care, Usages).
• Coordinate capital projects and oversee their handover to operations.
• Implement visual management systems (PIMS/POMS) at the shop floor level.
• Manage boiler operations focusing on efficiency, condensate reduction, steam optimization, and team management.

Qualifications And Experience Required

• BSc or BTech Engineering degree in Electrical or Mechanical engineering.
• GCC Factories qualification is advantageous.
• 5-7 years of experience in steam generation, sugar manufacturing, or heavy engineering environments.
• Experience in leading development and continuous improvement projects.
• Valid driver's license.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Strong, confident, and assertive personality capable of influencing others.
• Team player with ethical values and professional maturity.