Maintenance Planner
Location: Cape Town
JOB OBJECTIVE(S):
- Ensuring optimal availability and performance of the plant and equipment.
- Ensure a high level of internal customer satisfaction through fast and effective service provisions.
- Assist and support the Maintenance Manager.
EDUCATION:
- Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
- Certificated Millwright.
- Certified SAP user (Maintenance Module).
- Knowledge of Regulatory Standards: Understanding of Safety Regulations and familiarity with occupational health and safety standards relevant to maintenance activities.
EXPERIENCE:
- Several years of practical experience in maintenance planning, preferably in an industrial or manufacturing setting.
- Specific experience in developing and implementing preventative maintenance programs.
- Ability to conduct thorough root cause analyses to identify and address the underlying causes of equipment failures.
- Fully proficient in using the SAP Maintenance Module.
MAIN TASKS / RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Asset Assessment: Conduct thorough assessments of all machinery and equipment to identify components prone to wear and potential failure.
- Developing Preventative Maintenance Schedules: Creating detailed schedules for routine inspections, lubrication, adjustments, and replacements of components to prevent breakdowns.
- Predictive Maintenance Integration: Incorporating predictive maintenance technologies such as condition monitoring to anticipate and address issues before they become critical.
- Setting Maintenance Standards: Establishing and communicating maintenance standards and best practices for each piece of equipment.
- Continuous Improvement of Plans: Regularly reviewing and updating preventative maintenance plans based on feedback, performance data, and changing operational conditions.
- Spare Parts Inventory: Maintain a spare parts inventory and strategy.
- Training and Awareness: Providing training to maintenance artisans on the importance of preventative maintenance.
- Performance Metrics and KPIs: Establishing key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of preventative maintenance plans.
- Budgeting and Cost Analysis: Working closely with finance teams to allocate budgets specifically for preventative maintenance activities.
- Statutory Requirements: Maintain records for all statutory requirements.
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:
- Adherence to Preventative Maintenance schedules
- Results of statutory inspection audits
- Completeness of Preventative Maintenance plans
- Internal customer satisfaction
- MTBF / MTTR
COMMUNICATION SKILLS:
- Effective communication and collaboration with maintenance technicians, engineers, and other stakeholders.
- Strong documentation skills for maintaining accurate records and developing comprehensive maintenance plans.
- Ability to communicate with external stakeholders such as contractors and vendors.
SKILLS:
- Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical systems, equipment operation, and maintenance requirements.
- Proficiency in analyzing maintenance data and using data-driven insights to optimize preventative maintenance plans.
- Skills in organizing, planning, and coordinating maintenance activities efficiently.
- Fully proficient in using SAP as a tool to manage the plant maintenance requirements.
Package & Remuneration
+/- 42k pm
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