Maintenance Specialist (Mechanical) MH 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

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)
• Coach and counsel people to ensure improved performance levels
• Conduct recruitment interviews
• Ensure discipline is maintained (absenteeism, lateness, overtime, misconduct, etc.)
• Chair disciplinary hearings when required

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

Maintenance Data Analysis:

• Perform Pareto analyses, correlation analyses and report top 5 chronic losses
• Interview production personnel with regards to trips and artisans with regards to repetitive trips

 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

 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

 Rotables 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

GROWTH

• Manage Continuous Improvement through Operational Excellence

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Degree or National Diploma (Mechanical)
• 4 years’ relevant experience C-Upper experience
• Valid Driver's License (minimum B/ Code 8)

ADVANTAGEOUS

• Relevant Plant experience (Jaw crushing & PSP)
• SAP and COUPA Experience
• Computer literacy (MS Office)
• Government Certificate of Competency

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES REQUIRED 

• Safety Leadership
• Innovation
• Leadership
• Planning, Organising & Control
• Results Orientation & Implementation
• Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Aligning Performance for Success
• Relating & Networking
• Change Leadership
• Business and Financial Acumen
• Adhering to Values

IN MAKING THE FINAL SELECTION, CONSIDERATION WILL BE GIVEN TO ACHIEVING THE SAMANCOR CHROME EMPLOYMENT EQUITY OBJECTIVES

CLOSING DATE: 20 January 2023 (Kindly attach copies of relevant qualifications & documents together with CV)