Maintenance Specialist Mechanical M1M2 (Middelburg) at Samancor Chrome

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.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 

SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT, RISK, QUALITY AND COMMUNITY

• Identify and assess level of issue based risk exposures in area of responsibility by considering exposures to business, financial, legal issues, people, equipment, material, environment, processes, etc.
• Consider the level of risk, apply mitigation and implement control measures for residual risk (set objectives, minimum requirements, etc.)
• Manage SHEQ compliance within the Process through effective use of the Toolbox
• Utilise the Integrated Management System (IMS) to initiate, investigate and report SHEQ status

PEOPLE

Manage the Section:

• Ensure an enabling climate/culture
• Manage labour stability by minimising labour turnover:
  • Labour complement in line with budget
  • Achieve HDSA/Female targets for the Section
• Manage performance against set targets and competencies:
  • Ensure IDP’s are linked to performance results and implemented as per plan
• Conduct career discussions and implement actions with all identified talent (quarterly)
• Ensure discipline is maintained (absenteeism, lateness, overtime, misconduct, etc.)
• Chair disciplinary hearings when required
• Conduct recruitment interviews

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 maintenance plans (frequencies, maintainable items)

Maintenance Data Analysis:

• Perform Pareto analyses, correlation analyses and report top 5 chronic losses
• Interview production personnel w.r.t. trips and artisans w.r.t. repetitive trips

Solve problems and implement solutions:

• Arrange RCA 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
• Track Condition Monitoring (CM) results
• Log equipment problems identified for further action
• Monitor and share latest maintenance and technology developments
• Develop, maintain and monitor adherence to maintenance standards and specifications

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 Fluids, Liquids, Air and Coolants (FLAC) improvements 

Contractor Management:

• Develop detailed scope of work for defined scope jobs 

Rotables Management:

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

General:

• Financial Management
• Approve and authorise workflow
• Perform standby
• Work overtime as and when required
• Act in a higher level as and when required

GROWTH

• Manage Continuous Improvement through Operational Excellence 

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Degree or National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
• 4 years’ relevant Practitioner/ Supervisor experience gained in a heavy industrial environment (e.g. BOF, Steel Plant, DC Furnaces, Sub Arc Furnaces)
• Computer Literacy (MS Office) 

ADVANTAGEOUS 

• Government Certificate of Competence (Factories)
• Minimum of one year experience in a Supervisory or Management capacity
• A recognized managerial qualification 
• SAP and COUPA Experience
• Driver’s License (minimum B/ Code 8)

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES REQUIRED 

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

WORKPLACE COMPETENCIES

Skills:

• Microsoft Programs
• Samancor Chrome Systems (IMS, EBMS, Chromedoc, SAP, Coupa, MES)

 Knowledge:

• Ferroalloy industry experience 
• Demonstrate an understanding of mechanical structures, hydraulic and conveyor systems