Job Description:
Deputy Maintenance Manager - Powerplant/Turbines
Introduction

Ensure all plant maintenance is accomplished in accordance with authorized plans, procedures, schedules and budgets
Implement and manage cost effective preventative maintenance programmes to increase productivity of the Company
Description
Permanent position based in Upington

Salary R700 000 per annum with medical aid and pension company contributions

Powerstation and Turbines experience

Purpose:

Ensure all plant maintenance is accomplished in accordance with authorized plans, procedures, schedules and budgets

Implement and manage cost effective preventative maintenance programmes to increase productivity of the Company

Direct Reports: Mechanical Supervisors, Planner and Electrical and Instrument Supervisors

Minimum Qualifications:

Degree in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering

Experience:

Minimum 10 years experience in maintenance Poerplant/Turbines - essential

3 years should be in the capacity of Maintenance Manager – essential

3 years should be in the capacity of Maintenance Manager of a steam turbine based power plant

Fully computer literate in MS Office

Knowledge of applicable legal requirements in SA

Knowledge:

SAP CMMS Experience

Root cause analysis knowledge

Failure Mode and Effects Analysis

TPM Experience

Quality, Occupational Health & Safety and Environmental management system principles

Skills & Abilities:

Ability to analyze situations and solve problems

Able to work under pressure and willing to respond to emergency situations is essential

Has self-motivation and responsibility

Able to promote a culture of safety and to adhere to rules & regulations

Areas of Responsibility

Ensure implementation of effective and economical operating methods and techniques and identify technology changes which can be implemented to advance same

Develop and ensure implementation of plans and procedures to achieve safe operation, optimum availability and operating efficiency of the power plant in respect of the environmental applicable requirements

Keep updated guidelines and procedures

Organise and co-ordinate required technical training to enhance the professional skills of the O&M team

Encourage team members, provide guidance and promote staff development. Develop a highly capable O&M team

Ensure and direct implementation of efficient and effective maintenance methods and techniques

Analyse and study operating maintenance costs and take necessary measures as required

Establish and ensure maintenance of effective monitoring and reporting systems

Ensure maintenance and update of accurate records for equipment history files

Review and recommend mechanical/ civil maintenance methods and procedures

Confirm and approve all purchase requisitions initiated by Department and Section Heads

Control of outsourcing and suppliers for any maintenance and repair work, the sourcing of preferred local suppliers and spare parts

Establish long term strategic planning for all major maintenance activities

Approve recommendations for spare part purchases made by Dept Heads

Chair weekly meetings with Dept Heads to discuss operating conditions, maintenance progress and any difficulties and plan activities for the following week

Ensure maintenance is in line with the O&M contract

Receive and evaluate pertinent reports relating to cost and progress of maintenance activities on the plant and transmit analysis to the Maintenance Manager / Head of O&M

Control maintenance operations and take any necessary corrective action to ensure compliance with approved plans and budgets

Work closely with outside inspection and overhaul contractors and provide them with the necessary support.