Technical and Projects Manager

Purpose of role

Lead a team of technical design and support engineers who provide support to operations through implementation of new capital projects, identifying opportunities for synergy, implementing best practice, providing technical expertise, asset care optimization, technical auditing and risk management services.

Key Responsibilities

• Conceptualizes, designs and develops solutions, methodologies and philosophies through the interpretation of business strategic plans.
• Capital expenditure planning and execution from conceptualization through to commissioning and performance testing.
• Optimization of asset care through adoption of best practice, continuous improvement of asset care strategies, provision of asset care performance indices, and driving standard maintenance practices.
• Optimization of operational practices through technical audits, process improvements and adoption of best practices and promoting synergy between the two operating centres.
• Internal & External Technical Liaison.
• Participates in the recruitment process to enable proper identification and appointment of key skills to specific roles within the Department.
• Provides philosophies, systems and standards for equipment acquisition, maintenance, operational practices and industry bench marking.
• Management of operational risk through management of high value critical spares, driving equipment standardization, structured risk mitigation initiatives and optimizing operations.
• Provides leadership to the diverse arrangement of engineering functions to enable optimum productivity and performance.
• Provides technical direction for the development, design, and integration for stakeholder engagement from definition phase through implementation.
• Applies significant knowledge of industry trends and developments to improve efficiency and profitability.
• Identifies opportunities for improvement and makes constructive suggestions for change.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (e.g., Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical), Business Administration, or related field.
• Post graduate management qualification will be an advantage.

Experience

• 5-7 years management experience in a heavy manufacturing environment /sugar mill
• Proven track record of delivering projects on time, within budget, and to required quality standards.

Technical Competencies

• Project Management – Knowledge of project management methodologies, tools, and techniques.
• Process Engineering Understanding of industrial processes, including design, optimization, and troubleshooting.
• Mechanical and Electrical Systems, Instrumentation and Control
• Safety Management, Environmental Management, Quality Management
• Budgeting and Cost Management, Scheduling and Planning, Maintenance and Reliability.

Behavioural Competencies

• Leadership and team management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Team-oriented and stakeholder management skills.
• Adaptable and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent prioritization and time management skills.
• Continuous learning and professional development.