Engineering Scheduler Asset Management at De Beers Group

Job Description:

As part of this team, you will be responsible for processing numerous tasks at the same time. You will be able to identify synergies and conflicts pertaining to each task and workplace which could possibly have an effect the outcome of the schedule, whilst ensuring that all required resources are available on time.

Maintenance Scheduling: Scheduling determines the effectiveness of the WM process by ensuring that the work that is executed before the Required date and is optimised with consideration of the Routine Operating Schedule, leveraging on synergies in terms of plant operating state and resources available.

Key responsibilities:

• Execute the “Schedule Work” element of Anglo American’s Operating Model using Prometheus Scheduler;
• Build effective bi-weekly schedules for work execution and lead the schedule review meetings;
• Review the work orders daily to schedule new work, backlog work or track upcoming work;
• Work collaboratively with other departments to ensure proper coordination of scheduled work;
• Use Prometheus Materials availability coordinator to track delivery of parts for scheduled work;
• Develop and maintain Prometheus capacity planner using Shift Updater to track resource availability and loading;
• Defining a Task start time that fits the completion window (i.e. between the earliest time resources can be available and the latest date that the work can be started and meet the required completion date),
• Sequencing Tasks that have dependencies,
• Consulting with personnel who will execute the work on the schedule,
• Obtaining decisions on actions to manage Critical Issues,
• Obtaining the agreement (and commitment) to the schedule from all affected parties.
• Reporting: Weekly and monthly reporting, detailing scheduled versus actual maintenance activities and resource usage. You will require strong attention to detail in this position.
• Technical: Will support the work management process (OM Operating Model) by ensuring that all planned work is scheduled before the required end-date while keeping management informed by tracking the scheduling KPI's and shutdown management.
• Continuous improvement: This will include actively reviewing the maintenance strategies (PM03) that are system-generated. 

Qualifications:

• Matric with Maths and Science
• Certificate in Office Administration or Computer Science, or equivalent;
• Planning Diploma  will be advantageous;
• Excellent organizational and verbal and written communication skills;
• A self-starter with the ability to multi-task and work well in a team environment;
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced, cross-cultural environment; 

 Experience:

• 3 - 5 years of Planned Maintenance/Scheduling or Production experience in Mining/Process Industry
• Ability to Schedule maintenance activities
• 2 or more years of experience in using a computerised planned maintenance system (SAP)

Knowledge and Skills:

• Work Knowledge of client disciplines – Metallurgy, Mining, and Engineering
• Microsoft Suite - Excel and Outlook will be advantageous.
• Certificate of Fitness
• Driver’s license