Maint Specialist Trackless (Rustenburg) at Samancor Chrome

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

• 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 the maintenance of the trackless fleet, workshop facilities and associated re-fuelling facilities.

SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT AND QUALITY:

• Manage SHEQ compliance within the Process through effective use of the Toolbox
• Utilise the Information Management System (IMS) to initiate, investigate and report SHEQ status
• Utilise the HQMS System and apply the relevant and applicable standards / procedures to secure, maintain and enhance SHEQ compliance.
• Conduct regular scheduled audits as prescribed by the FRCP UME.
• Oversee and maintain correct fire risk standards within your area of responsibility and hold regular fire drills.

PEOPLE:

• Supervise the team:
• Ensure enabling climate/culture
• Maintain labour stability
• Manage performance against set targets and competencies
• Ensure discipline is maintained
• Conduct recruitment interviews.

CUSTOMERS:

• Understand the trackless mining operational cycle and the effect of the trackless availability on the achievement of production targets.
• Apply systems and controls that will ensure that the trackless fleet is maintained:
• at specified performance and within prescribed technical & legal requirements,
• that will permit a safe and environmentally acceptable operation,
• to meet the required production-rated capacity at minimum life cycle
• Proactively seek ways of improving equipment reliability, planned maintenance, physical maintenance of the overall trackless fleet
• Conduct and distribute RCFA reports
• Conduct underground visits & inspections to ensure high degree of maintenance quality and effectiveness.
• Provide regular feedback wrt team actions and equipment performance to mining and maintenance personnel. 
• Attend production review meetings / Report on equipment availabilities and downtime
• Key Customers: Mining and Engineering Supervisors, Trackless Artisans.

BUSINESS PROCESSES:

Operational:

• Ensure recognised and proper maintenance of the overall trackless fleet to obtain 85% availability.
• Ensure that the SAP PM data and work management meets Samancor Chrome standards at all times
• Monitor corrective maintenance workload vs available manpower
• Coach and mentor team members on effective trackless equipment maintenance management 
• Create quality awareness and quality service awareness within the team
• Provide regular feedback to the Resident Engineer.
• Monitor and minimize overtime worked by team members
• Compile and submit monthly trackless performance report
• Maintain Yellow Machine Report
• Monitor and maintain HQMS procedures.

Trackless Fleet availability / reliability:

• Check uptime data, investigate where necessary and take corrective action
• Keep record of breakdowns, call-outs, spares usage, etc. for all trackless equipment.
• Become totally integrated into the mining team to provide a comprehensive trackless support service
• Ensure that relevant trackless equipment spares and adequate quantities are kept in stock, and devise action plan to handle emergency situations
• Establish a practical office management and filing system to promote good administration and record keeping.
• Prioritise and plan work within the team structure
• Compile preventative maintenance schedules on trackless equipment.
• Perform mean time between failures calculations and take steps to solve down-time problems
• Implement modifications / upgrades / major repairs according to procedures.

Development:

• Act as linage for the training department in the technical and behavioural training of all your subordinates. 
• Provide specialist technical advice/assistance to mining and engineering team members.

Stand by:

• Perform senior stand by duties on designated areas from time to time
• Report any trackless equipment breakdowns which has the potential to or has resulted in a lost blast during call outs immediately to the Resident Engineer
• Provide specialized on-site assistance to trackless personnel if requested.

GROWTH:

• Manage Continuous Improvement through Operational Excellence.

SHAREHOLDER VALUE:

• Regularly review cost reports, investigate over-expenditure and take corrective action
• Overtime control
• Strive for continuous improvement in the trackless fleet effectiveness and availability through implementation of cost- effective technology
• Keep abreast of latest equipment/ technologies/ trends.

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Degree or National Diploma or N5/N6
• Trade Certificate 
• 4 years relevant trackless experience in Maintenance Department in a supervisory position
• Must have mining experience.

Additional qualifications:

• Relevant trackless equipment technical training.

Skills:

• Managing trackless performance against agreed criteria and KPIs
• Fault finding & problem solving on trackless equipment.
• Trackless workshop management.

Knowledge:

• Trackless mining operations
• Mine Health & Safety Act and Regulations
• Minerals Act & Regulations
• SAP Planned Maintenance System Application.

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

• Safety Leadership
• Innovation
• Planning, Organising & Control
• Results Orientation
• Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Relating & Networking
• Change Leadership
• Business Acumen.