Lead Scheduler - Maintenance Planner/Scheduler at Astron Energy (Pty) Ltd.

Job Description

Develops schedules and KPI's for small Capital Projects/Engineering Work Requests and Routine Maintenance activities in the Refinery North area.
Ensures that all scheduling activities are delivered to execution phase in line with operational and Project Managers’ requirements.

• Conducts weekly schedule update meetings with contractors for progress reports
• Manages worklist as per priority
• Conducts quality assurance on all developed schedules under Planning & Scheduling – ensures that the scheduling processes are adhered to
• Creates, tracks and reports labour performance indicators as required for departmental Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) on a weekly basis 
•  Develop suitable scheduling reports, e.g., S-Curves, Look aheads and Labour Histograms
•  Analyses KPIs and determines areas requiring improvement – creates plans for improvement
•  Keeps Look-Ahead Schedules up to date (Weekly update on the intranet)
•  Follows and promotes Safe Work Practices – this includes participating in hazard ID meetings.
•  Trains and mentors less experienced co-workers

Additional Job Description

Zero Harm

• Loss Prevention System stewardship
• Active participation in safety initiatives

Financial Perspective

• Maintain and control  Planning Opex and Capex.
• Cost optimization initiatives

Customer Perspective

• Progress reports
• Assist in job scoping

Internal Processes

• KPI reporting

People Management

• Team discipline and cohesion

Professional Qualification and Certifications:

• B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering Preferred, Minimum N4 or ND in Mechanical Engineering or a recognised Trade Test Certificate plus requisite experience in Planning & Scheduling and Refining
• Code 08/B driver’s licence preferred

Work Experience:

• Planning & Scheduling experience 8+ years
• Petro-Chemical experience preferred
• Not a junior position - Must have done a Lead Scheduler role before.

Skills

• Maintenance / Projects Scheduling SME
• Highly proficient in computer skills eg, Excel, Access, Primavera P6 or Similar strongly preferred
• Planning & Scheduling Software, SAP PM proficiency key
• Ability to read Engineering drawings
• Technical Knowledge of equipment and practical experience of work methods, procedures related to planning will be an added advantage
• Analytical Thinking & Problem Solving
• Ability to prioritise work to achieve results
• Collaborative partnership with Key Stakeholders to deliver results