Infrastructure Manager at Bombela Operating Company (PTY) LTD.

Purpose

• To maintain the Operator’ assets and ensure that safety, quality and performance targets are achieved. 
• To execute maintenance policy, standards and procedures and ensure reliable and safe infrastructure.
• To ensure seamless travel for our customers that is safe, reliable, comfortable and friendly.

Principal Accountabilities

• To ensure Contracts under responsibility are managed successfully.
• To maintain operator’s infrastructure on a planned and emergency basis to a standard of product quality and service. 
• To manage the Maintenance of infrastructure assets and ensure safety, quality and performance targets are achieved to position the Company as a world-class railway system operator.
• To manage the Handover of the systems under the control of this portfolio to the Gautrain Management Agency.
• To participate and assist in all tender requirements
• To manage Landscaping Contract.  
• To oversee the management of Dolomite Areas.
• To manage maintenance of all drainage systems.
• To ensure Infrastructure Condition Performance Targets are met in line with Concession Agreement.
• To manage assets administration through Maximo, Qlikview, Power BI, K2 and other applicable maintenance management systems.
• To manage all communication systems e.g. radio, telephone, ticket office intercom etc.
• To establish and espouse standards and practices of the highest level throughout the Maintenance Division.
• To ensure seamless travel for our customers that is safe, reliable, comfortable and friendly. 
• To manage the asset portfolio within the financial controls and limits set by Executive Maintenance. Develop budget plan for systems under this portfolio and review at F1 and F2 annually.
• To create and update all processes and work instruction to the Operational Maintenance Division.
• To monitor asset condition and propose remedial actions.
• To conduct investigations into failures and ensure implementation of recommendations.
• To manage team ensuring Specific Measurable Achievable Realistic Time-bound (SMART) objectives are in place and perform performance assessment
• Comply with Company policies and promote team spirit.
• Fulfil all duties as specified in legal appointment.
• Follow-up on technical objectives related to the quality and the efficiency of the maintenance activities.
• To monitor the condition of the asset/s
• To conduct investigations into failures and ensure implementation of recommendations.

Specific Responsibilities

• Prepare with the Operational maintenance service civil maintenance sub-contracts with respect to safety, quality and technical issues.
• Participate in implementing the Maintenance Plan and ensure it is up to date in Maximo.
• Adhere to continuous improvement principles
• Abide to general housekeeping rules
• Compile all reports related to infrastructure assets required by the business.
• Enforce compliance to health and safety practises and regulations and ensure monthly safety audits are conducted
• Adhere to Maintenance Department monthly/quarterly/annual budget and report monthly on budget variances.
• Take a proactive role in site projects including representing the engineering function.
• Ensure successful handover of new maintainable addition to the system.
•  Lead the management of LDN (Latent Defects), WDN (Warranty Defects) and DN (Defect Notifications).
•  Evaluation method statement of works, work procedures, quality control and manage acceptance of works for maintenance.
• Manage and update civil maintenance drawings, specifications and procedures.
• Conduct analysis on obsolescence treatment.
• Conduct regular inspections and audits on suppliers and subcontractors.
• Undertake any other duties as assigned.

Qualification

• B. Eng, B.Sc. or BTech qualification in Civil Engineering.

Years of Experience

• At least 5 to 8 years working experience in Civil Maintenance.

Other Technical/ Professional Skills/Qualifications

• ECSA Registration will be advantageous. 
• Safety management
• Asset Management
• Railway Engineering 

Desirable Traits

• Possess analytical and critical ability
• Ability to communicate with staff of all levels
• Ability to manage and control.
• Problem solving ability.
• Negotiation and decision-making ability.
• Possess self-drive and enthusiasm.