Description

• The purpose of this position is to manage the Engineering Planning office to ensure minimum downtime using the On Key Computerized Maintenance Management System.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinates and monitors all Engineering maintenance and planning activities relating to the Technical and Metallurgical processes within the Plant
• Complement planned work by gathering critical information (resources, spares and tools arranged) for effective and safe execution
• Continually evaluate and motivate critical spares to support equipment reliability during its life cycle
• Actively assist in managing work backlogs
• Responsible for establishing and maintaining an accurate and comprehensive asset register, and managing the plant critical spares in collaboration with Engineer and Materials Controller
• Planning of responsibilities with the Engineer to ensure an efficient workflow
• Ensure compliance to all required standards and procedures
• Coordinate with subordinates to provide coverage during leave

 In order for the Maintenance Planner to contribute towards the safe and efficient achievement of set production targets, he/she will responsible to:

• Compile and maintain a computerized asset plan ensuring that it is always up to date
• Provide asset reports to the Plant Engineer on a periodical basis as required
• Compile requisitions as and when necessary to ensure that special equipment is in stock for work required
• Conduct in-depth root cause analysis and report the findings thereof to the Plant Engineer when major failures occur
• Compile monthly reports from CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) and submit to respective parties
• Compile ad hoc reports as and when required by management or the client
• Optimize scheduled tasks based on historical plant equipment failures

Qualification Requirements

• Relevant Trade Test Certificate with 5 years’ experience as an Artisan and 2 years’ experience as a Foreman; or
• National Diploma Engineering with at least 5 years process plant experience

Experience and Skills Requirements

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a Maintenance Planning role
• Expert knowledge of and training in the maintenance module Pragma On Key or other similar maintenance module
• Relevant planned maintenance system training, On Key would be an advantage
• Sound knowledge of Mining Engineering Codes of practices, policies and procedures
• A good knowledge of machinery and equipment used on the relevant operations
• Understanding of engineering best practices and new technologies relating to engineering principles & processes
• Proven technical and maintenance capability
• Sound knowledge of Condition Monitoring practices
• Good working knowledge of Reliability-Centered Maintenance principles would very advantageous
• Mineral Process Plant experience would be an advantage
• Experience in project planning and scheduling to include shut down planning in projects
• English language proficiency
• Computer literate in MS Office – Excel, Word, Power point, MS Projects
• Valid driver’s license code B, EB or C1 
• Own transport to attend to call outs