Purpose of the role:
The successful candidate will ensure that the maintenance of all warehouse and production equipment and maintenance processes and procedures are maintained and functioning effectively and efficiently at all times, and the general facilities are maintained.

Requirements:
Industrial Engineering Degree or Similar Matric with Mathematics CAD Experience advantageous Computer literate Experience with ammonia refrigeration and food processing plants advantageous Programming PLC’s and Invertors advantageous 3 - 5 Years experience in the refrigeration and/or food industries Experience with high capacity 3Ph motors Mechanical service experience Knowledge of Pneumatic systems, switch gear and water treatment Must be willing to work extended hours and possibly weekends Preferably stay in the Helderberg/Stellenbosch areas Responsibilities:
Responsible for all maintenance and upkeep of the plant and facilities Responsible for implementing, maintaining and improving efficiencies within the plant Responsible for setting up and scheduling a maintenance programme Responsible for maintaining adequate levels of spare parts, Maintain a list of critical spare parts inventory Maintain a list of approved components/parts suppliers Responsible for liaising with contractors/OEM suppliers Assist and manage new expansion programmes Project management Setup Capital and Maintenance Budgets Ensure compliance to OSHA and other relevant legislation Ensure a safe working environment Attend to all breakdowns in the warehouse and production areas as well as minor maintenance required throughout the business Ensure preventative maintenance is scheduled and tended to Find alternative ways to limit production downtime and increase productivity Identify, meet and vet new maintenance suppliers Ensure ammonia plant is running at required suction pressures