Main job purpose

• Drive and manage the day to day relevant engineering maintenance activities to ensure that the plant runs safely with maximum reliability.

Main Objective

• Ensure adherence to safety and legal requirements as per the OHS Act for plant machinery, maintenance activities, projects and contractors.
• To implement and drive continuous improvement and cost saving initiative projects and to ensure the optimal utilisation of materials, spares and services.
• Drive the maintenance strategy, objectives and tactics in line with business requirements through available resources (People, cost, equipment, spares and systems).
• Provide technical support and mentor team members on discipline specific infrastructure, equipment and standards.
• Perform root cause failure analysis on critical equipment and or system failures, identify, recommend and implement corrective measures.
• Manage and drive the risk assessment process and ensure that team members are trained on work instructions and SOPs.
• Responsible for the effective development and management of staff through a performance review processes and by identifying training needs.
• Ensure optimum performance and reliability of the plant and equipment by managing and coordinating the activities of the maintenance team and contractors through SAP PM System.

Critical job requirements
Qualification(s)               

•   Grade 12             
•   N6 Refactory Masonry (Bricklaying)

Knowledge       

•   Knowledge of preventative maintenance techniques and their application          
•   Knowledge of relevant legislation (including OHS Act)
•   Knowledge of Furnaces & Refectory Installation system               
•   Knowledge of Supply Chain & Spares management
•   Knowledge of Pipe Fitting & Plumbing   

Skills    

•   Business Acumen           
•   People Management & Leadership Skills
•   Interpersonal Skills         
•   Conflict Management Skills
•   Computer Proficiency (MS Office)           
•   Project Management Skills
•   Negotiating Skills             
•   Presentation and facilitation Skills

Experience                        

•   5 Years’ Experience in a Manufacturing environment
•   3 – 5 Years’ experience in a management level  
•   Manufacturing/ Technical Industry