Jobs at Metso

WHAT YOU WILL DO

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, competency and/or ability required

• Work as a member of a maintenance team for reactive and preventative maintenance and repairs
• Fitting and repairing of mechanical parts of Filters
• Coaching filter technicians and operators
• 80% at the Filters, 20% site-related administrative tasks
• Maintenance planning and forecasting[quarterly]
• Stock/spares management
• Lead and support the mechanical filter technicians
• Support the Site Supervisor
• Liase with Engineering Foreman and Section Engineer
• Ability to conduct quarterly audits on the Filters
• Conduct mechanical maintenance work on filters and other crucial areas of the plant to ensure continued operation
• Perform all work in a planned and organised manner, follow instructions and plans, and complete work on schedule
• Ensure that work performed meets all statutory requirements and company standards
• Housekeeping duties of the maintenance area
• In cooperation with the other maintenance personnel, ensure the optimisation of plant performance and continuous development of site maintenance
• Ensure a safe work environment and compliance to all SHEQ regulations and standards during the work and ensure compliance with statuary and other regulations as are required by law
• Continually review and, where necessary suggest changes that will improve the department's occupational health, safety, quality and efficiency performance.
• Other duties as directed by Site Manager.
• Maintaining 5S within the working environment
• Willingness to assist in additional reasonable tasks on hand
• Maximize performance on all equipments
• Complete job cards, logbooks and inspection reports
• Conduct safety inspections
• Must be available and willing to take standby(on-call) and assist colleagues over the phone

WHO YOU ARE

• Grade 12 (Matric)
• Trade tested Mechanical Technician red seal
• Three (3) to four (4) years apprenticeship program.
• Minimum 5 years field service experience on Metso equipment, Mining equipment and Larox Filters
• Computer Literate
• Understanding our principles of customer relations and interaction
• Ability to effectively communicate with a drive and performance orientation
• Ability to work in a team atmosphere

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Following requirements to manage the role

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of planners, fostering a culture of accountability, technical excellence, and continuous improvement.
• Drive a safety-first culture, ensuring that the planning department consistently achieves its annual health, safety, and environmental targets.
• Plan, prepare, and coordinate major shutdowns and turnarounds, ensuring minimal production loss and full alignment with operational requirements.
• Assume direct responsibility for the preparation of shutdown reports, working in close collaboration with relevant departments.
• Oversee the preparation of Bills of Materials (BoMs) in accordance with OEM manuals, ensuring accurate identification of required materials.
• Act as the primary liaison between the client and Metso, facilitating the identification of Metso spare parts and supporting Metso sales and services activities.
• Monitor daily activities and material requirements, providing guidance and recommendations on inventory management, including review of min/max stock levels when necessary.
• Support clients in the identification of critical spare parts such as valves, agitators, and pumps, ensuring operational readiness.
• Collaborate with and advise the Reliability Department on the development and implementation of new maintenance strategies.
• Identify and pursue improvement opportunities in collaboration with Metso Sales and Production Line representatives.
• Actively participate in daily planning meetings, ensuring the Planning Department is represented and aligned with operational priorities.
• Provide expert advice to the client regarding optimization and increased efficiency in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS – Oracle).
• Demonstrate proficiency in the use of MS Project for scheduling, planning, and progress tracking.
• Read and interpret Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), equipment manuals, piping isometrics, and technical drawings to support effective planning and execution.

Basic requirements

• Excellent Service attitude, strong customer service focus
• Proactive safety Mindset
• Strong maintenance planning experience, high problem-solving skills
• Experience from greenfield and brownfield sites, able to understand CMMS data requirements, capable to manage projects

Technical competence

• At least ten >10 years relevant experience from metallurgical/mineral/processing plant or related industry.
• Solid competence in planning and knowledge of gold processing or similar plants.
• Knowledge of procedures for routine inspection and maintenance and use of plant operating, maintenance, and safety manuals. Able to build preventive maintenance system at site.
• Understanding of Failure Analysis Techniques. Understanding of Maintenance Management techniques and systems, Data collection and systematic analysis
• Detailed understanding of shutdown practices. Good knowledge of procedures for start-up, operating routines, emergencies, routine inspection and maintenance.
• Strong computer skills
• English skills (written and spoken)