Engineer, Maintenance

Orion Engineered Carbons (NYSE: OEC) is a leading global supplier of carbon black, a solid form of carbon produced as powder or pellets. The material is made to customers exacting specifications for tires, coatings, ink, batteries, plastics and numerous other specialty, high-performance applications. Carbon black is used to tint, colorize, provide reinforcement, conduct electricity, increase durability, and add UV protection. Orion has innovation centers on three continents and 14 plants worldwide, offering the most diverse variety of production processes in the industry. The companys corporate lineage goes back more than 160 years to Germany, where it operates the worlds longest-running carbon black plant. Orion is a leading innovator, applying a deep understanding of customers needs to deliver sustainable solutions. For more information, please visit orioncarbons.com. Monitor, control and direct the activities of external services to execute efficient plant maintenance programs, civils, and structural and maintenance projects. This involves planning, implementing and execution with sustainable quality and cost-effectiveness.

Applies sound engineering principles to improve plant appearance, reliability, and structural integrity.

Utilize resources (internal / external) to enhance cost effectiveness with high quality standards.

Continuous improvement in areas of corrosion protection, structural integrity and civils.

Support the Reliability Centred Maintenance Programme.

Offer technical support , training and mentoring of maintenance artisans. 5+ years working experience in a chemical plant/ continuous process plant facility.

5+ years of direct supervisory experience.

Good knowledge of ISO standards.

The ability to understand complex technical processes.

Excellent communication, organization, management and leadership skills.

Effective problem solving skills, implement solutions to complex issues impacting production.

Strong computer software skills, including sound knowledge of SAP.

Good financial and budgetary skills.

Develop a positive attitude and culture in maintenance processes.

Develop good communications channels up and down the chain of command.

Sound knowledge of safe practices and procedures.

Sound knowledge of OSH Act.

Company Benefits

We offer a competitive salary and benefits as well as high standards of work and safety, in line with the requirements of the chemical industry.

Benefits includes: A 100% subsidized medical aid, Retirement fund and risk cover, 20 days leave per annum, bursary subsidy for employees children for tertiary education.