Mechanical Engineer

• Diploma/ bachelors degree in engineering
• 8-10 years experience in Engineering Plant Management and Maintenance preferably in Tobacco industry or allied sectors.
• Experienced knowledge in Engineering mechanical and electrical, Engineering Maintenance, Financial Budgeting and Control, Technical Drafting, Air treatment / Scrubbing and water treatment knowledge would be very useful as well.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• AutoCAD experience.
• Has the ability to implement the planning and management of a new greenfield site.
  
  

Downstream Requirements.

• Prepares, implements, and ensures adherence to the weekly Engineering plan in line with the annual operation plan for the Factory.
• Meets with the Production Manager, Factory Director and agrees the parameters for the Engineering plan.
• Develops the Factory Engineering maintenance plan which includes allocation of resources and labour, Capital Expenditure, and a timetable to meet the starting date confirmed by the Directors.
• Plans & Submits the Factory Engineering maintenance plan to the Factory Director for inclusion in Annual Operating Plan.
• Prepares and monitors the financial budget and generates quarterly variance reports in line with the Factory AOP
• Reviews the current budget against targets and prepares the Engineering budget, resources, and tasks, and discusses this with Factory Director.
• Reviews the budget monthly and generates quarterly variance report for submission to the Factory Director.
• Approves Engineering internal requisitions and direct purchases and, with the Procurement Manager, inspects supplied equipment to ensure the correct standard.