Engineer Technical Assistant - Steelpoort at Samancor Chrome

Purpose of the job:

• To be developed in the field of engineering by undertaking to complete appropriate training and development initiatives and projects which will lead to the incumbent to drive the overall management, direction and continuous improvement of the Asset Capability Assurance process in a safe manner, through clearly defined strategies and objectives for maintenance of plant, equipment & facilities and shutdowns.

Balanced Scorecard Pillars, Roles and Responsibilities:
SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT AND QUALITY

•  Manage SHEQ compliance during the training & development and projects phase/s through effective use of the Toolbox
•  Utilise the Information Management System (IMS) to initiate, investigate and report SHEQ status

PEOPLE
Be developed and then able to manage a section to:

•  Ensure an enabling climate/culture
•  Manage labour stability by minimising labour turnover
• Labour complement in line with budget 
• Achieve HDSA/Female targets for the Section
•  Manage performance against set targets and competencies
• Ensure IDP’s are linked to performance results and implemented as per plan
•  Conduct career discussions and implement actions with all identified talent (quarterly)
•  Ensure discipline is maintained (absenteeism, lateness, overtime, misconduct, etc.)
•  Coach and counsel people to ensure improved performance levels
•  Conduct recruitment interviews

CUSTOMERS
Be developed and then able to:

•  Jointly define annual Service Level Agreements with plant production personnel.
•  Put systems and controls in place that will ensure that the plant is maintained:
• at specified performance and within prescribed technical & legal requirements,
• that will permit a safe and environmentally acceptable operation, and
• to meet the required production-rated capacity at minimum life cycle costs

BUSINESS PROCESSES

• To be developed and eventually be responsible for:

Maintenance Support:

•  Define equipment criticality using a risk matrix
•  Define and manage the overall maintenance strategy for the plant

Solve problems and implement solutions:

•  Ensure that outcomes of RCA’s are evaluated for their business case, implemented as applicable and are sustainable
•  Select equipment vendors as per maintenance standards

Work execution:

•  Perform planned job observations
•  Document and review the plant maintenance strategy on an annual basis to ensure that it is aligned with the business plan
•  Ensure strict adherence to maintenance work management principles (percent planned work, adherence to schedule, number of breakdowns, number of proactive requests) to obtain maximum plant  availability at minimum maintenance cost per unit produced
•  Manage the Engineering Assets to ensure that they produce at their designed capacity and are periodically refurbished to their original condition to ensure optimal life
•  Ensure strict adherence to the relevant engineering standards and specifications
•  Periodically audit the asset and documentation to obtain maximum standardisation of spares and new plant installations on the site

Work Analysis:

•  Interrogate non-published reports standard
•  Investigate & communicate Commercial Exceptions
•  Follow up warranty claims on component failures on high criticality equipment

Contractor Management:

•  Approve the use of contractor Artisans

GROWTH
Learn and eventually:

•  Manage Continuous Improvement through Operational Excellence 
•  Foster a climate of continuous improvement in the maintenance team
•  Develop the capability of the maintenance organisation for the plant

SHAREHOLDER VALUE
Learn and eventually: 
Budgeting:

•  Prepare Maintenance budget per equipment
•  Consolidate Maintenance budget per plant
•  Monitor plant Maintenance budget
•  Action variances of actual to planned costs
•  Monitor Over/Under Maintenance

Behavioural Competencies:

• To be developed and eventually acquire the following competencies:

 Safety Leadership

•  Innovation
•  Leadership
•  Planning, Organising & Control
•  Results Orientation
•  Problem Solving & Decision Making
•  Aligning Performance for Success
•  Communication
•  Change Leadership
•  Building Strong Teams
•  Business Acumen

 
Requirements
Minimum qualifications:

•  Degree or National Diploma 
•  Government Certificate of Competency (Mines and Works)
•  Medical fitness as per organisational requirements

Additional qualifications:

• Master's Degree
• MBA/MBL
• Professional registration with ECSA