Maintenance Superintendent Mechanical (Projects and Services) at Samancor Chrome

Description

SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT AND QUALITY

• 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 Section through effective use of the Toolbox
• Utilise the Integrated Management System (IMS) to initiate, investigate and report SHEQ status

PEOPLE 

• 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.)
• Coach and counsel people to ensure improved performance levels
• Conduct recruitment interviews

CUSTOMERS

• Ensure Customer Satisfaction

BUSINESS PROCESSES 

Maintenance Support:

• Define equipment criticality using a risk matrix
• Define and manage the overall maintenance strategy for the plant

Solve problems and implement solutions:

• Ensure that outcomes of RCA’s are evaluated for their business case, implemented as applicable and are sustainable
• Select equipment vendors as per maintenance standards

Work execution:

• Perform planned job observations
• Document and review the plant maintenance strategy on an annual basis to ensure that it is aligned with the business plan
• Ensure strict adherence to maintenance work management principles (percent planned work, adherence to schedule, number of breakdowns, number of proactive requests) to obtain maximum plant availability at minimum maintenance cost per unit produced
• Manage the Engineering Assets to ensure that they produce at their designed capacity and are periodically refurbished to their original condition to ensure optimal life
• Ensure strict adherence to the relevant engineering standards and specifications
• Periodically audit the asset and documentation to obtain maximum standardisation of spares and new plant installations on the site

Work Analysis:

• Interrogate non-published reports standard
• Investigate & communicate Commercial Exceptions
• Follow up warranty claims on component failures on high criticality equipment

Contractor Management:

• Approve the use of contractor Artisans

GROWTH

• Manage Continuous Improvement through Operational Excellence
• Foster a climate of continuous improvement in the maintenance team
• Develop the capability of the maintenance organisation for the plant

SHAREHOLDER VALUE

• Manage the Section costs

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

WORKPLACE COMPETENCIES:

Skills:

• Microsoft programs
• Samancor Chrome Systems (IMS, EBMS, SAP, COUPA, MES)

Knowledge:

Demonstrate an understanding of good knowledge on Mechanical and Electrical equipment

• Raw material systems
• Scrubber systems
• Pumps and motors
• Furnace equipment and maintenance systems
• Plant water reticulation systems
• Compressed air reticulation and systems
• TMM’s
• SAP PM system / Coupa system

Optional:

• Instrumentation knowledge

Requirements

Minimum qualifications: 

• Degree or National Diploma (Mechanical Engineering)
• 6 years’ relevant experience, preferably 2 years’ managerial experience
• Government Certificate of Competency (Mines & Works)

Additional qualifications: 

• Project Management Certificate (PPM)