Chief engineer

Chief engineer

The successful candidate will have the primary responsibility for effective management and control of all engineering and maintenance activities in respect to plant, equipment, infrastructure and social amenities.

Reporting to the Managing Director, the key responsibilities of the Chief Engineer will be to:

	Develop the maintenance strategy and plans so as to ensure the continuous availability of assets in line with production plans.
	In consultation with the Chief Operating Officer and Head of Manufacturing, manage the implementation of the maintenance plans in a manner that ensures timely delivery, cost effectiveness and continuous improvement in respect to operational efficiency and reliability.
	Develop and control the departmental maintenance and engineering budget in consultation with the Managing Director and the Finance department.
	Ensure that the section's operations are in compliance with regulatory, technical and corporate standards and procedures, including Safety, Health and environmental sustainability.
	Take responsibility for generating or reviewing and approving major maintenance recommendations.
	Continually review engineering operations, work systems, equipment and techniques and activities and generate improvement and modernisation plans.
	Preside over the effective implementation of the company's Asset Health Care programme.
	Provide leadership and professional guidance to the entire engineering team so as to embed world class Maintenance Engineering practices.
	In consultation with the Director of Human Resources, take responsibility for the management of boundaries, easements and leases, in a manner that ensures legal compliance and safeguard relationships with neighbours.
	Take charge of Energy cost management initiatives, modernisation of all specialist engineering services, including: power generation, project development and civil works.
	Lead, develop and motivate staff and enforce corporate HR initiatives.

Required qualifications 

	BSc degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
	Minimum of ten years experience in the heavy manufacturing industry, of which at least five years would be at a managerial level.
	Exposure to electrical and instrumentation maintenance, mechanical maintenance and major projects essential.
	Registration with Engineers Registration Board.
	Commercial exposure
	Effective leadership, communication, interpersonal, organisation and planning skills. How to applyApplications are strictly online. Please access following link for application details: To apply click here Please note that paper applications will not be considered. Applications are to be submitted through the above link so as to reach the Director of Human Resources by 1630hours on 20th July 2013.