Description:
Requirements:Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering - Not negotiable. 10 Years' maintenance exp. within the manufacturing industry. 5 years' experience in a management role. Experience in boilers, Pneumatics and hydraulics. Expertise in maintenance planning, scheduled maintenance, and successful plant shutdowns. Strong leadership in driving preventative and predictive maintenance strategies. Ability to optimise plant reliability and efficiency within a manufacturing environment. Knowledge of Mechanical, Electrical and Control Systems.
Responsibilities will include but not limited to:
Maintenance Strategy and Execution
Develop and implement robust maintenance strategy, encompassing planned, preventative and reactive maintenance tailored to the needs of the plant. Ensure the efficient functioning of manufacturing equipment Minimise downtime through quick response and effective troubleshooting of machinery issues. Develop and implement preventative maintenance schedules for machinery, equipment and facility. Manage the installation, commissioning and repair of equipment needed. Fulfil succession plan as per group engineer requirements, GCC credentials and GMR2. Plan projects and production shutdown Team leadership and management
Supervise and lead a team of maintenance personnel Assign tasks and monitor the teams progress to meet maintenance objectives. Train, mentor and evaluate team members to ensure high performance and skills development Budgeting and resource management
Manage the maintenance department budget Negotiate contracts with suppliers and service providers for spare parts and consumables Act on analysis of cost recovery Appoint project team and subcontracts Cost analysis Performance monitoring and reporting
Prepare and present regular reports on maintenance activities and system performance Manage ad control the delivery of service such as electricity, steam and water Job card frequency analysis to improve scheduling database Capturing and detail analysis of job card Monitor the performance and reliability of equipment and systems Implementation of time and task specific schedule (OEE) Compliance and safety
Conduct risk assessments and implement corrective actions to mitigate potential hazards Ensure all maintenance activities are conducted safely and in accordance with HSE regulations Lead incidents investigations related to maintenance and implement corrective actions Maintains documentation to demonstrate compliance with relevant standards and reg
10 May 2025;
from:
gumtree.co.za