Maintenance Specialist Mechanical M1M2

Job Ref #: 2024MFC/02MS
Industry: Mining
Job Type: Permanent
Positions Available: 1

An exciting opportunity has become available for a dynamic Mechanical Engineer Maintenance Specialist to join Samancor Chrome at the Middelburg Ferrochrome smelting operation in Mpumalanga. The successful candidate will be responsible to drive the improvement of the Asset Capability Assurance process in a safe manner by utilising tools like Root Cause Failure analysis.

Job Description Maintenance Specialist

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: Maintenance Specialist 

• 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

Job 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

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

CLOSING DATE: 11 January 2024 (Kindly attach copies of relevant qualifications and documentation together with CV)