External Vacancy Announcement
Vacancy No-006
Syngenta is one of the world's leading companies with more than 28,000 employees in over 90 countries dedicated to our purpose: Bringing plant potential to life. Through world-class science, global reach and commitment to our customers we help to increase crop productivity, protect the environment and improve health and quality of life. For more information about us please go to www.syngenta.com.
Ethiopia Cuttings Plc is a part of the Syngenta Flowers Lawn & Garden business division, having a significant investment in East Africa we are currently looking for a dynamic and energetic individual to join our highly motivated team of professionals at our Koka Site 100km from Addis Ababa in the following position;
To be responsible for maintenance planning through Maintimedia tool, managing maintenance activities, effecting control and overseeing, the work of other units within the department such as Equipment, Infrastructures & Utilities Electricals, Refrigeration and air - conditioning, Welding, Carpentry, Masonry, Painting, mechanical, plumbing and pipe fitting, Building and construction, organizing and allocating labor to the different functions to ensure output meets the company’s high standards for quality and quantity and in the specified time frame at the lowest sustainable cost by strict Compliance to the company HSE regulations.
n The incumbent will be responsible to:
Maintaining all equipment, infrastructure & utilities in the farm;
preparing annual maintenance plan & ensure it is done as per plan;
ensuring the stock of spares is available at the required level & raising order in time;
receiving job requests from customers through maintimedia tool,prioritize, distribute to employees & supervise;
ensure tasks are completed within the allowed budget and time frame with regard to created schedules of works;
Diagnose engineering problems and put recommendation on technical solution;
Preparing sketches/drawings for products fabrication, send to work shop;
Manage employees under the maintenance unit;
Implementation of Maintimedia tool of the company for managing the overall maintenance activities & increase the efficiency of maintenance process, while ensuring adherence to quality standards thus reducing equipment down time and achieving annual cost savings;
Prepare design & bill of materials as required;
coordinate the preparation of routine maintenance works, establish and revise schedule of services and budget for such activities;
Responsible for the, Planning, scheduling and execution of major shutdown jobs and over hauling of equipment;
Oversee the receipt of new parts and equipment for compliance to specifications and company standards while Co-coordinating with Stores for stock inventory;
prioritize activities and coordinate efforts with other organizational units of the firm;
Train by Demonstrating, Motivating and Guiding the Engineering staff and subordinates on preventive and corrective maintenance while monitoring performance of personnel working in the department with a view to meet set targets and ensure conformance with accepted company standards;
Develop, Review methods, and techniques related to professional disciplines geared towards safe and efficient methods and procedures of routine and preventive maintenance to ensure conformance to design and construction schedules;
Carry out root cause analysis of systems failures and risk assessment for new and existing machineries and Keeps current and accurate records of each equipment and writes analytical reports on the same;
Perform Inspection on infrastructures and equipment to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair, and ensure systems reliability;
Analyze engineering problems and provide practical, cost effective solutions and Develop contingency plans for various systems failure;
Maintenance of Hygiene and general cleanliness of the general farm; Good Housekeeping;
Prepare Machinery History Cards, keep records of the problems and Make technical reviews while providing recommendations;
Proactively identify areas of problems or breakdowns and take steps to rectify the faults through application of trouble shooting tools;
Prepare maintenance report and submit to his line manager;
Join duty program of the department.
Required qualifications:
Additional required Competencies:
· Supervisory / management skills;
· Organizational and people management skills;
· Well developed and proven communication, interpersonal and problem solving skills;
· Strong analytical skills, results oriented, quick learner;
· Mature person, a team player with proven integrity;
· Problem solving skills and able to provide develop contingency plans for systems failure;
· Time bound sense of urgency;
· Organizational skills to be able to coordinate different tasks;
· Accuracy (keen attention to details);
· Positive attitude, Detailed and thorough;
· Analytical thinker, Observer;
· experience in water Irrigation systems;
· Supervision and training experience;
· Improved productivity by technology management;
· Farm production planning and execution;
· Data entry and report writing skills;
· Proactive approach to preventive and corrective maintenance;
· Ability to prioritize tasks;
· Ability to work under pressure;
· Ability to exhibit patience and tolerance;
· Ability to offer support on a wide range of engineering and general farm activities.