Utilities Service Manager, Durban

An industry leader in the packaging/manufacturing sector is seeking a qualified

Utilities Service Manager

to oversee all the implementation and maintenance of their Services areas (air, water, solar, electricity) based in

Pinetown . They will be reporting into the KZN Engineering department.

Tasks&responsibilities

Ensure effective implementation of ALL maintenance relating to utilities, water, air and electricity in all Plants

Analysis and reporting of utilities data to drive improvements and cost reduction

Ensure service level agreements are maintained at the required standards

Ensure contractors brought to site comply with relevant SHE requirements

Ensure team carries out preventative and planned maintenance effectively

Manage projects to completion and hand over

Lead the asset care strategy

Drafting and managing of budgets

Ensure engineering standards are correctly applied, as per regulations

Assist plants with problem solving of engineering/operational problems relating to utilities and ensure that appropriate corrective action is taken

Assist in the reduction of breakdowns in the plants by analysing breakdowns relating to utilities and implementing continuous improvement

Support services teams with startup and shutdown of equipment, ensuring proper standby and callout roster is in place and effectively managed

Ensuring a safe working environment by adhering to safety procedures.

Ensuring standard housekeeping in their areas of work and responsibility

Qualifications, Experience&Competencies

Mechanical, Electrical or Mechatronics Engineering Degree

Minimum of 3 - 5 years’ experience in managing utilities and building services environment

Hands on mechanical aptitude and a strong understanding services equipment; Transformers, Switchgear, Compressors, Chillers, Pumps and Solar.

Strong excel and Microsoft experience, comfortable dealing with complex data

Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence at various levels of the organisation

Highly self-motivated, energetic, composed and ability to motivate others

Proficiency in English, read, write and understand clearly

Proven track record of managing a team of artisans

Strong safety awareness and focus

Flexible to oversee projects that run over weekends and/or holidays in their space

Only qualified candidates will be shortlisted and contacted.

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