Maintenance Superintendent
Samancor
2023-06-05 Witbank
Job Ref #: FMT/2023/41/1653
Industry: Mining
Job Type: Permanent
Positions Available: 1
An exciting opportunity has become available for a Maintenance Superintendent in the Engineering Department at Samancor Ferrometals situated in Witbank, Mpumalanga.
Job Description
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
To drive the overall management, direction and continuous improvement of the Asset Capability Assurance process in a safe manner, through clearly defined strategies and objectives for maintenance of plant, equipment and facilities and shutdowns
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Safety, Health, Environment and Quality:
Manage SHEQ compliance within the Process through effective use of the Toolbox Utilise the Information Management System (IMS), LMS, Chrome DOC to initiate, investigate and report SHEQ status ensure competency of subordinates
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) Ensure discipline is maintained (absenteeism, lateness, overtime, misconduct, etc.) Coach and counsel people to ensure improved performance levels Conduct recruitment interviews
Customers:
Jointly define annual Service Level Agreements with plant production personnel Put systems and controls in place that will ensure that the plant is maintained: at specified performance and within prescribed technical and legal requirements, that will permit a safe and environmentally acceptable operation, and to meet the required production-rated capacity at minimum life cycle costs
Business Processes:
Maintenance Support:
Define equipment criticality using a risk matrix Define and manage the overall maintenance strategy for the plant
Solve Problems and Implement Solutions:
Ensure that outcomes of RCA’s are evaluated for their business case, implemented as applicable and are sustainable Select equipment vendors as per maintenance standards
Work Execution:
Perform planned job observations Document and review the plant maintenance strategy on an annual basis to ensure that it is aligned with the business plan Ensure strict adherence to maintenance work management principles (percent planned work, adherence to schedule, number of breakdowns, number of proactive requests) to obtain maximum plant availability at minimum maintenance cost per unit produced Manage the Engineering Assets to ensure that they produce at their designed capacity and are periodically refurbished to their original condition to ensure optimal life Ensure strict adherence to the relevant engineering standards and specifications Periodically audit the asset and documentation to obtain maximum standardisation of spares and new plant installations on the site
Work Analysis:
Interrogate non-published reports standard Investigate and communicate commercial exceptions Follow up warranty claims on component failures on high criticality equipment
Contractor Management:
Approve the use of contractor Artisans
Growth:
Manage continuous improvement through operational excellence Foster a climate of continuous improvement in the maintenance team Develop the capability of the maintenance organisation for the plant
Shareholder Value:
Budgeting:
Prepare Maintenance budget per equipment Consolidate maintenance budget per plant Monitor plant maintenance budget Action variances of actual to planned costs Monitor over/under maintenance
Behavioural Competencies:
Safety Leadership Innovation Leadership Planning, Organising and Control Results Orientation Problem Solving and Decision Making Aligning Performance for Success Building and Maintaining Relationships Communication Change Leadership Building Strong Teams Business Acumen Adhering to Values
Workplace Competencies:
Skills:
Managing team dynamics Budget control and management Project management Management of critical tasks Ability to manage various tasks, projects and priorities concurrently Ability to work under stress
Knowledge:
SAP Mechanical and Electrical plant knowledge OHSA, SANS and other related legal requirements and standards
Job Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:
B.Eng./BSc. Eng. Degree or National Diploma 6 years’ relevant experience in the heavy industry, preferably 2 years’ managerial experience Government Certificate of Competency (GCC) will be an advantage
CLOSING DATE: 15 June 2023
