Engineering Planner at Southern Oil (Pty) Ltd

Responsibilities

•  Developing and managing maintenance schedules to minimize downtime and optimize resource use.
•  Ensuring that the necessary tools, materials, and personnel are available for maintenance tasks.
•  Implementing preventive maintenance strategies to reduce the likelihood of equipment failures and extend the lifespan of assets.
•  Ensuring that maintenance practices comply with safety regulations and industry standards to protect workers and equipment.
•  Analyzing maintenance data to identify trends and areas for improvement in processes and practices.
•  Prioritize maintenance activities based on operational needs and equipment criticality.
•  Work Order Management: Create, issue, and track work orders for maintenance tasks. Ensure that work orders are completed accurately and on time.
• Allocate resources, including personnel, tools, and materials, for maintenance tasks.
• Prepare reports on maintenance activities, including performance metrics and KPIs.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, inspections, and repairs.
• Update maintenance management systems with relevant information.
• Communicate with various stakeholders, including operations, engineering, and management, to align maintenance priorities with business goals.
• Compile breakdown report and investigations.
• Plan and communicate with contractors for scheduled maintenance.
• Ensure all contractor safety files are in order and up to date.
• Report daily maintenance activities and progress to all stakeholders and maintenance manager.
• Assist maintenance manager with departmental health and safety compliance.
• Must be prepared to work overtime and standby according to schedule.

Health and Safety

• Participate in safety forums created by SOILL for example safety meetings and safety talks
•  Follow-up on any activities assigned through safety meetings / committees / representatives / management
• Report all safety incidents to the relevant people
• Attend safety education and refresher programmes
• Comply with safety policies and procedures at SOILL
•  Distribute safety information as and when required
•  Always wear protective clothing (where applicable)

Employee management and development

• Ensure overall compliance with relevant procedures and policies
• Ensure that all team members have clearly defined job profiles 
• Regular goal review completed to assess achievement of results
• Support, coaching and mentoring are continuously provided to ensure that objectives are met
• Ensure that development plans are in place for each employee
• Appropriate allocation of resources to meet operational demands
• Ensure that events/activities taking place in the team are effectively communicated within the team
• Ensure adequate succession planning to meet ongoing and anticipated business requirements

Requirements

• NQF Level 5 or Industrial Engineering Diploma would be an advantage
• Code B license
•  3-5 years’ experience in a similar role
• Must be able to read technical/mechanical drawings
•  Computer literate on intermediate level and able to use all Microsoft programs
•  Plant maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment advantageous
•  Experience in Conveying equipment, Gearboxes and drives systems, pumps advantageous