Maintenance Specialist (Mechanical) (Steelpoort) 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 continuous 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 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 maintenance plans (frequencies, maintainable items)
• Initiate plan review and review maintenance plans

 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 and implement actions arising from RCFA.
• Monitor recurring failures related to implemented RCFA'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 RCFA.
• Compile critical spares lists with instore maintenance strategies.
• 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.

 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 with QCC holding points

 Notables Management:

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

 General:

• Approve and authorise workflow
• Perform standby
• Work overtime as and when required

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

• B.Eng./BSc. (Eng.) Degree or ND Diploma 
• 6 Years relevant experience (PSP will be advantageous)
• Knowledge of SAP systems and MS Office will be advantageous 

ADVANTAGEOUS

• SAP and COUPA experience
• Driver’s License (minimum B/ Code 8)
• Computer literacy (MS Office)
• 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

SELECTION PROCEDURE

•  Panel Interviews
•  Assessments

CLOSING DATE: 23 June 2024