FACILITIES ENGINEER – University of Zimbabwe 217 views

Applications are invited for the following post at the University of Zimbabwe Agro-Industrial Park

Job Summary

Reporting to the Production Manager, the Facilities Engineer shall perform responsibilities which
include managing the staff, processes and activities for maintaining all plant machinery,
equipment and other physical assets to ensure safe, continual and efficient operations.

Key Responsibilities
As the Facilities Engineer, the main responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Selecting and implementing the maintenance strategies and activities necessary to improve
or maintain efficient plant operations.
• Maintaining the facilities maintenance schedule and supervising facilities repair and
maintenance.
• Overseeing the facilities maintenance program; identifying and analyzing equipment or
machinery failures and takes corrective actions.
• Assisting in solving quality problems in the organization and providing guidance concerning
compliance with codes, standards, procedures, etc.
• Working closely with contractors when necessary and providing them with all the necessary
support.

• Developing, guiding and following up the implementation of work safety procedures and
practices within the plant as it pertains to the general maintenance of the plants.
• Liaising with the finance and procurement teams to maintain appropriate inventory levels of
spare parts and fast-moving resources required for the operation of the plant.
• Maintaining appropriate records of maintenance activities.
• Ensuring that all statutory requirements are met with regards to the operations of plant and
machinery.
• Monitoring the condition of the plant to ensure safe operation.
• Ensuring and verifying all periodic preventative maintenance schedules are carried out as per
the maintenance program.
• Maintaining all equipment history cards and job cards.
• Ensuring critical spares are adequately stocked.
• Implementing training programs for the Maintenance Department employees
• Ensuring proper management of waste in line with the relevant standards and regulations

Education and Experience

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent is required.
• A relevant Master’s Degree is an added advantage.
• Knowledge of the HSE Management Systems is a must.
• Performance-driven and detail-oriented individual required
• Proficient in MS Office packages and AutoCAD, SOLIDWORKS, ERP, SAP