Plant Engineer – GCC Registered | FMCG
Engineering - Mechanical Engineering Durban South FULL TIME Job Summary A leading FMCG manufacturing operation is seeking an experienced Plant Engineer to take responsibility for the engineering, maintenance, reliability and continuous improvement of a high-volume production facility. The successful candidate will provide strategic and hands-on engineering leadership across plant infrastructure, production equipment, utilities and maintenance activities, ensuring a safe, reliable and efficient manufacturing environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a GCC-registered Engineer with approximately 8 years' FMCG or high-volume manufacturing experience who is ready to take ownership of plant engineering performance. Key Responsibilities * Manage the overall engineering and maintenance function of the manufacturing plant. * Ensure compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, applicable regulations and engineering standards. * Act as the responsible engineer for the safe operation and maintenance of plant equipment and facilities. * Develop and implement preventative and predictive maintenance strategies. * Drive plant reliability, equipment availability and continuous improvement initiatives. * Lead maintenance planning, shutdowns, overhauls and major engineering projects. * Manage critical utilities including boilers, steam, compressed air, refrigeration, water, electrical systems and other plant services. * Identify opportunities to improve equipment efficiency, reduce downtime and optimise maintenance costs. * Provide technical support to production and manufacturing teams. * Manage engineering projects from concept and budgeting through to implementation and commissioning. * Monitor maintenance KPIs, equipment performance, downtime and engineering expenditure. * Ensure statutory inspections, certifications and engineering documentation are maintained. * Manage contractors and external service providers. * Support root-cause analysis and corrective action initiatives for recurring equipment failures. * Develop and manage engineering budgets and capital expenditure projects. * Lead and mentor engineering, maintenance and technical teams. * Promote a strong culture of safety, reliability, accountability and continuous improvement. Minimum Requirements…
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