Overview
Our client is seeking a Service Manager to join their company in Uitenhage, Eastern Cape.
Qualifications
- Degree or National Diploma in Electrical / Qualified Artisan (Electrical)
- 5 years post-qualification hands-on medium current electricity experience, preferably in an environment
- MV Switching will be an added advantage
- Ability to work independently and under pressure
- Excellent diagnostic and problem-solving skills
- Strong communication and teamwork capabilities
Responsibilities
- Maintain processing machines to ensure 97% plant availability
- Provide specialised electrical support and ensure maximum plant efficiency
- Maintain sufficient stock back-up of critical hardware
- Develop, install and refine existing hardware installations to improve reliability and functionality
- Maintain regular contact with suppliers / OEMs to ensure software and hardware remain current
- Plan scheduled maintenance with the Production Manager to minimize plant downtime
- Perform scheduled maintenance on equipment, either in situ or in the workshop
- Update maintenance schedules and report weekly on completed, pending and outstanding maintenance
- Manage and perform root cause analysis on recurring breakdowns and implement measures to eliminate reoccurrences
- Manage accurate recording of breakdowns
- Draw up task clarifications of proposed projects involving changes to plant utilisation and/or new equipment
- Specify the scope of work and source quotations from suppliers for hardware and software
- Liaise with suppliers when order numbers are allocated
- Develop software and install hardware as per the task clarification
- Commission system
- Play an active role in ensuring that all schedules and SOPs are in place regarding the field of work
- Perform over inspections on job cards allocated to electricians as per the schedule
- Adherence to the manufacturer’s service schedules will result in full warranty cover being maintained, which will result in a major cost saving in the event of a breakdown
- Adhere to communicated SOPs related to Engineering and the operations thereof
- Immediately stop any dangerous acts and immediately address any equipment that poses a risk to personnel
- Ensure all electrical work complies with SANS Standards for installation work
- Enforce internal safety systems: LOTTO (Lock out Tag out)
- Adhering to general manufacturing practices for a food environment
- 100% compliance with the Health & Safety permit system
- Maintain high work and safety standards within the area of responsibility
- Conduct a thorough Good Housekeeping Inspection to ensure high plant housekeeping standards
Salary: Market Related
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