Maintenance Specialist (Furnaces) (Steelpoort) at Samancor Chrome

Description
PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• To continuously improve the Asset Capability Assurance process in a safe manner, through Root Cause Failure Analysis on high frequency and high-cost breakdowns and analysing maintenance performance and manage projects as required.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT, RISK, QUALITY AND COMMUNITY

• 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
• Adhere to all related SOP’s, PTO’s and CTO’s as per Training Matrix per position, SHEQ and company standards
• 5S Management

CUSTOMERS

• Ensure Customer Satisfaction
• Proactively seek ways of improving equipment reliability, planned maintenance and physical maintenance in the plant

BUSINESS PROCESSES

Maintenance Support:

• Initiate task list reviews
• Develop a sustainable maintenance strategy and manage the maintenance mix for equipment based on criticality
• Develop maintenance plans (frequencies, maintainable items)Initiate plan review and review maintenance plans
• Analyse maintenance KPIs and compile monthly reports tracking critical actions to ensure effectiveness of the maintenance service.
• Have sound technical knowledge and experience on Furnace related equipment

Solve problems and implement solutions:

• Arrange RCFA investigation and facilitate the problem-solving session
• Analyse alternative solutions and recommend best solution/s based on:
• HSEC impact
• Cost – risk – benefit analysis on key equipment performance parameters
• Cost benefit to the organisation
• Recommend best solutions to problems through the change management process
• Record actions arising from RCA
• Monitor recurring failures related to implemented RCA's (KPI until close out)
• Track Condition Monitoring (CM) results
• Analyse equipment failure history
• Log equipment problems identified for further action
• Develop a list of clear problem statements and business cases for problems requiring RCA
• Monitor and share Company-wide similarities / learning opportunities by using the Intranet Sites and SAP History
• Monitor and advertise latest maintenance and technology developments
• Develop, maintain and monitor adherence to maintenance standards and specifications
• Improve plant reliability through defect elimination principles

Work Analysis:

• Ensure the latest techniques are being applied with respect to NDT and condition monitoring
• Advise in building reliability and maintainability in the design of new or modified Equipment
• Ensure sustained FLAC improvements

Contractor Management:

• Develop detailed scope of work for defined scope jobs

Notables Management:

• Maintain Scope of Work data base (Specifications, Quality Plan, Witness points)

Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

• B.Eng./BSc. (Eng.) Degree or National Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical)
• 4 Years relevant experience
• Trade test advantageous
• Experience working in smelter environment preferred
• Fluent in MS Office 

ADVANTAGEOUS

• SAP and COUPA experience
• Government Certificate of Competency

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES   

• Safety Leadership
• Innovation
• Leadership
• Planning, Organising & Control
• Results Orientation
• Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Aligning Performance for Success
• Communication
• Change Leadership
• Building Strong Teams
• Business Acumen
• Teamwork