Maintenance Planner

To plan and coordinate all planned maintenance activities performed at the site to optimise manufacturing plants' performance in a safe manner as per company's requirements.

Key Role Responsibilities:

• Plan and arrange activities related to equipment maintenance to ensure machine availability is achieved.
• Coordinate daily and weekly maintenance planning meetings.
• Place orders, receive, and control maintenance spare parts.
• Control and manage maintenance store (stock levels).
• Liaise with maintenance suppliers for breakdown resolutions (quotations, annual inspections of equipment as per standard).
• Ensure equipment compliance with safety and legal requirements (Load certification, cherry pickers inspection, and load testing).
• Ensure plant equipment calibrations including gas units’ calibrations and pressure vessels.
• Ensure maintenance quality system is adhered to through certification compliance.
• Support cross-functional departments through administrative activities (Green Card System Management, shutdown planning, PO, and PR).
• Plan and support organisational safety audits.
• Support the procurement department to secure multiple service providers for competitiveness.
• Adhere to health & safety requirements and standards as per Company policy and standards.
• Wear protective clothing as required by the OHS act.
• Ensure immediate working environment is clean and tidy at all times.
• Use correct disposal bins for waste at all times.
• Aim for zero IODs, unsafe or hazardous conditions.
• Perform all tasks in accordance with the Group Health, Safety, and Environmental (SHE) policies and procedures.
• Conduct monthly safety improvements and audits.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• National Diploma Mechanical / Electrical Engineering or NQF Level 6.
• Artisan Qualification (Trade: Mechanical Fitter / Millwright) is preferred.
• 3-5 years’ experience in the same role.
• Advanced computer literacy.
• Must have own transport.
• Must be available to work on standby.
• Demonstrate good planning and organization skills.
• Trustworthy and honest.
• Be able to work in a pressured environment.
• Be able to understand and complete tasks efficiently and effectively.