Nkosingiphile (Nkosi) Chili

MBA|Engineering Manager|Pr.Technologist(Mechanical)|GCC

Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

About

I have sound knowledge and experience of asset care and maintenance management in heavy industry, Petrochemical industry, FMCG and high-speed packaging environment, Project Management, Design principles and Management of Large Technical teams and budget. Independently integrate mechanical engineering principles, applying these to determine appropriate ways of approaching activities and establish and use criteria to judge processes and outcomes.

Experience

  • Engineering Manager (GMR 2.1) at Sappi
    Apr 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 3 mos

  • Engineering Manager (GMR 2.1) at Tongaat Hulett
    Apr 2021 - Mar 2023 · 2 yrs

    Synopsis: I am a site GMR 2.1 appointee in term of the OHSAct, fully responsible for plant availability, assets or and equipment reliability, maintenance and performance improvements based on engineering principles. Manage and motivate maintenance staff of about 40 people and Contractors. My key role is also to determine the equipment maintenance strategies required for any physical asset to ensure that it continues to fulfil its intended functions in its present operating context. Main Areas of responsibilities: - Management/ Supervision of engineering team - Financial Management of CapEx and OpEx for the entire mill - Plant/ Asset Availability - Projects Management - Asset Care Management - Consultation and Support to internal and external stakeholders - Risk Management: - Safety, Health and Environment - Training/Skill Development (Personal and Team)

  • Maintenance Manager (GMR 2.1) at AVI Limited
    Mar 2020 - Apr 2021 · 1 yr 2 mos

    Synopsis: I was fully responsible for plant (NBL, Snackworks - Pinetown) availability, assets or and equipment reliability, maintenance and performance improvements based on engineering principles. Manage and motivate maintenance staff of about 50 people and Contractors. My key role is also to determine the equipment maintenance strategies required for any physical asset to ensure that it continues to fulfil its intended functions in its present operating context. Main Areas of responsibilities: - Management/ Supervision - Financial Management of R 50 million R&M budget. - Plant/ Asset Availability - Projects Management - Asset Care Management - Consultation and Support to internal and external stakeholders - Risk Management: - Safety, Health and Environment - Training/Skill Development (Personal and Team)

  • Senior Facilities Engineer at Shell
    Sep 2017 - Mar 2020 · 2 yrs 7 mos

    Synopsis: I was working for EUSA (Europe South Africa region), directly reporting to the Country Lead Facility Engineer. Fully responsible for plant (Island View, Polokwane, Rockydrift & Ladysmith Terminal) availability, assets or and equipment reliability, maintenance and performance improvements based on engineering principles. Also heading global Asset Care and Management projects. Preparation, reviewal and approval of key processes which include but not limited to Management of Change (MOC), Statement of Fitness (SOF), Pre-Safety Start-up Review (PSSR). Manage and motivate maintenance staff and Contractors. My key role is also to determine the equipment maintenance strategies required for any physical asset to ensure that it continues to fulfil its intended functions in its present operating context. Main Areas of responsibilities: - Management/ Supervision - Financial Management - Plant/ Asset Availability - Projects Management - Asset Care Management - Consultation and Support to internal and external stakeholders - Risk Management: - Safety, Health and Environment - Training/Skill Development (Personal and Team)

  • Tongaat Hulett (9 yrs 3 mos)
    • GCC: Certificated Mechanical Engineer - Plant Engineer
      Jun 2011 - Aug 2017 · 6 yrs 3 mos

      Synopsis: I was directly reporting to the Engineering Manager, with main responsibilities being plant availability, assets or equipment reliability, maintenance and performance improvements based on engineering principles. Setting and management of engineering budget and workshop. Manage and motivate engineering staff/ team of about 40 members (2 Foreman, 12 Artisans, planning, semiskilled and aide workers) and Contractors. My key role is also to determine the equipment maintenance strategies required for any physical asset to ensure that it continues to fulfil its intended functions in its present operating context.

    • Junior Engineer
      Jun 2008 - May 2011 · 3 yrs