UTILITIES ARTISAN – RCL FOODS (Pies Division)(Apply Now)
Gauteng, South Africa | Permanent Position | Ref: RCL251112-1
Closing Date: 22 November 2025
🔥 Join One of South Africa’s Leading Food Manufacturing Giants
At RCL FOODS, we don’t just produce food — we grow what matters. We innovate, we build, and we invest in people who are passionate about powering world-class operations. If you are a skilled, safety-driven, and solutions-focused Utilities Artisan, this opportunity places you at the heart of our high-performance Pies Division, where reliability, precision and technical excellence drive our success.
This role is ideal for an artisan who thrives under pressure, understands the complexities of refrigeration systems, and is committed to maintaining seamless plant performance in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
🚀 Why This Role Is a High-Value Career Opportunity
âś” Work with advanced ammonia & freon refrigeration systems
âś” Play a critical role in plant performance, uptime, and energy efficiency
âś” Join a company known for innovation, stability, and growth
âś” Receive exposure to cutting-edge utilities equipment: boilers, air compressors, electrical reticulation & more
✔ Advance your career in one of the country’s most respected FMCG environments
âś” Enjoy long-term opportunities for development, upskilling, and specialization
âś” Work in a structured, safety-oriented engineering department with strong mentorship
🎯 Key Purpose of the Role
The Utilities Artisan will ensure optimal functionality of all utilities infrastructure by performing daily inspections, preventative maintenance, critical repairs, and high-level troubleshooting on refrigeration, boiler, and compressed air systems. The role protects operational continuity by minimizing downtime, enhancing safety compliance, and implementing engineering standards aligned with statutory and industry regulations.
You will be an essential part of the operations value chain, ensuring our plant meets performance targets through reliable utilities services.
🧰 Minimum Requirements (Must-Have Qualifications)
N3 Mechanical / Electrical Engineering / Refrigeration
Trade Test (Artisan)
Minimum 3 years experience working specifically with ammonia and freon refrigeration systems
Strong working knowledge of utilities equipment operation and maintenance
SAQCC GAS Registration
CAT B Ammonia Certification
đź› Duties & Responsibilities
- Daily Plant Inspections
Conduct routine checks on plantrooms, condensers, valve stations, chillers, spiral freezers, boilers, air compressors and other critical utilities areas.
Verify system parameters, pressure levels, chemical concentrations, temperature settings, and asset condition.
- Preventative Maintenance
Perform scheduled PM tasks based on work orders, OEM recommendations, and maintenance schedules.
Replace worn components, service refrigeration units, test safety devices, calibrate sensors, and ensure smooth operation of mechanical systems.
- Troubleshooting & Repairs
Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults on ammonia/freon systems.
Execute precise repairs on refrigeration compressors, evaporators, control valves, electrical reticulation, and utilities distribution systems.
- Safety Compliance & Risk Management
Strict adherence to PPE standards and safe handling of ammonia, pressure vessels, isolation valves, and hazardous equipment.
Follow all requirements under the OHS Act, SANS 10147, and statutory regulations.
Participate in risk assessments, audits, and safety drills.
- Documentation & Reporting
Maintain accurate logs for inspections, breakdowns, repairs, and maintenance routines.
Compile Root Cause Analysis (RCA) reports for major failures.
Develop and refine standard work instructions, troubleshooting guides, and quick-fix procedures.
- Equipment Operation
Safely operate lifting machinery, hoisting equipment, and mechanical handling systems required during maintenance.
- Quality Control & Housekeeping
Uphold exceptional housekeeping standards in all utilities areas.
Ensure production quality, asset care, and maintenance procedures meet operational KPIs.
- Training & Supervision
Guide apprentices, assistants, and junior technicians.
Support skill transfer and promote engineering excellence within the team.
- Emergency Response
Receive specialized training on ammonia leaks, hazardous spills, and emergency plant shutdown protocols.
Participate in emergency drills, including the Buddy-Buddy System for confined or hazardous spaces.
🧠Required Knowledge, Skills & Competencies
Core Technical Skills
Expert knowledge of ammonia refrigeration systems, components, operations, and safety procedures
Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills
Ability to work with boilers, compressors, chillers, and utilities reticulation networks
Comprehensive understanding of industrial utilities maintenance
Systems & Compliance Knowledge
Safety protocols for handling hazardous refrigeration gases
Understanding of engineering standards, legal compliance, and SANS regulations
Ability to interpret wiring diagrams, P&IDs, and mechanical drawings
Professional Qualities
Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Reliable, disciplined, and safety-driven
High attention to detail with strong documentation discipline
🌟 What Makes You an Ideal Candidate?
You are a hands-on artisan with a passion for mechanical and electrical systems
You thrive in a high-pressure industrial environment
You take pride in preventative maintenance and proactive asset care
You understand that uptime is everything — and you work to protect it
You value safety as a non-negotiable part of your daily routine
đź“© Ready to Grow What Matters?
If you’re passionate about utilities engineering and want to grow with an industry-leading company, this is YOUR opportunity to make an impact.