Maintenance Planner

TRS Staffing Solutions; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in energy solutions is looking for a Maintenance Planner based in Port Elizabeth. The ideal candidate will have an engineering degree and at least 5 years of experience in a large power plant, focusing on planning and scheduling maintenance activities. Join a purpose-driven team dedicated to sustainable energy solutions.

Qualifications

• Accredited engineering diploma or degree required.
• At least 5 years’ experience in operation & maintenance of a large power plant, with preferable 2 years in planning and scheduling.
• Demonstrated competence at engineering level supported by relevant education and training.

Responsibilities

• Support Maintenance team to achieve power plant targets safely and efficiently.
• Manage planning and scheduling of daily operations & maintenance activities.
• Coordinate operations & maintenance activities with various departments.

Skills

Planning and scheduling

Knowledge of Gas Turbine operation

Use of computerized maintenance management systems

Coordinating activities

Education

Mechanical / Electrical / Chemical Engineering diploma or degree

Tools

Maximo

SAP

Job description

Overview

Our client, a global leader in low-carbon energy and services, committed to accelerating the transition toward a carbon-neutral world. With operations in over 70 countries and more than 96,000 employees, Client's designs and provides innovative solutions for energy efficiency, renewable energy, and sustainable infrastructure. The company focuses on three core activities: low-carbon power generation, energy infrastructure, and customer solutions. Seeking a Maintenance Planner to join and be part of a purpose-driven team and find a place to grow and make a real impact in shaping a sustainable future. This position is located in Port Elizabeth.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Maintenance team in order to ensure that the power plant targets are achieved safely, efficiently and within the company rules and procedures, OEM guidelines, legal, environmental, contractual and other requirements.
• Manage the planning and scheduling of the daily operations & maintenance plant activities, including emergency and / or breakdowns through the Computerized Maintenance Management System (Maximo).
• Chairs the works management meetings.
• Coordinate operations & maintenance activities with finance and accounting, administration, maintenance and HSE departments.
• Consult with the warehouse and / or procurement sections to establish the external lead times for required services and material.
• Coordinate development of the short- and long-term operation and maintenance strategy for the plant.
• Manage the development and update the appropriate procedures and computerized maintenance management system and processes.

Qualifications & Skills

• An accredited Mechanical / Electrical / Chemical Engineering diploma or degree.
• Demonstrated competence at engineering level supported by relevant education and training.
• At least 5 years’ experience in the operation & maintenance of a large power plant, 2 of which should preferably be in the capacity of a planning and scheduling role.
• Knowledge and experience of Gas Turbine operation, v94.2 Siemens or Ansaldo units preferred.
• Coordinating, planning and scheduling.
• Use of safe systems of work.
• Use of computerized maintenance management system (Maximo / SAP).
• Engineering concepts and principles.