Technical Manager (Expat)

SUMMARY:
Our client is looking for a Technical Manager to join their team.

POSITION INFO:

Our client is looking for a Technical Manager to join their team. 

Responsibilities:

• Monitoring and managing the performance of repairs and maintenance conducted as well as maintenance systems in the processing and refrigeration plant division (Hydrovac, Plant Rooms (ammonia & freon), Freezer Rooms, Cold rooms, Fire sprinkler systems, Electrical and Generators, Water Systems, and all related controls).

• Managing inventory of processing and refrigeration plant critical spares and consumables.

• Overseeing the installation of new equipment as well as replacement and repair of spare parts according to supplier and company specifications and established safety guidelines.

• Working with senior management on plant expansions, improvements, designs, and development of the mechanical systems.

• Overseeing all maintenance utilities.

• Ensuring all regulations regarding oils, ammonia, chlorine, and water treatments are met.

• Performing inspections and preventative maintenance as required and set standards.

• Actively managing the maintenance teams responsible for mechanical, water, electrical and refrigeration systems, including ammonia refrigeration plant.  

• Managing and maintaining budgets for processing plant and refrigeration.

• Leading the maintenance team to become world-class in technical expertise, installations, repairs, and maintenance of processing plant and refrigeration equipment. 

Key skills: 

• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills.

• Building effective teams, attracting and developing talent, utilizing the potential.

• High level of integrity and accuracy.

• Continuous improvement of ways of working and standard operating procedures.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 certificate. 

• Applicable Engineering Degree or Diploma with completed apprenticeship.

• Post-degree managerial qualifications will be advantageous.

• A minimum of 5 - 10 years post-qualification experience in Maintenance Management of large processing plants (abattoirs and/or dairies).

• Proven experience in the maintenance management of large-scale refrigeration plants (freon and ammonia)

• Member of the Engineering Institution of Zambia