Our client, a leading Chrome Mining concern is looking for an experienced and qualified Maintenance Superintendent (Engineer) - Projects for their facility in Steelpoort in Mpumalanga.

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 & facilities and shutdowns

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum qualifications:
Degree or National Diploma
Government Certificate of Competency (Mines and Works) will be advantageous

Experience:
10 years relevant experience, preferably 2 years managerial experience and
3 years project experience

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT AND QUALITY

Manage SHEQ compliance within the Section through effective use of the Toolbox
Utilise the Information Management System (IMS) to initiate, investigate and report SHEQ status

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 & 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 & 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

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

Behavioural Competencies:
Safety Leadership
Innovation
Leadership
Planning, Organising & Control
Results Orientation
Problem Solving & Decision Making
Aligning Performance for Success
Communication
Change Leadership
Building Strong Teams
Business Acumen