Maintenance Planning Engineer (Emulsion Plants / Bulk Explosives / Spares / Mining) – Gauteng& [...]

CA Global Headhunters; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in bulks explosives manufacturing is seeking an experienced Maintenance Planner to join their Gauteng team. The role focuses on developing maintenance strategies, managing schedules, and ensuring optimal operation of equipment. Applicants must have a Mechanical Engineering degree and substantial experience in the mining sector.

Qualifications

• 7 years’ experience in maintenance planning and asset management within the mining services sector.
• Strong CMMS experience and advanced computer literacy.
• Experience working within multicultural teams.

Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing maintenance plans and strategies.
• Analysing data to minimize downtime and operational interruptions.
• Managing comprehensive maintenance schedules for optimal asset performance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Multitasking

Education

Mechanical Engineering Degree or Diploma

Matric certificate

GCC (Government Certificate of Competency) advantageous

Tools

CMMS

Advanced computer literacy

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced Maintenance Planning with a background in bulks explosives manufacturing plants and related equipment to join their team in Gauteng, with a key focus on the development and implementation of maintenance plans and strategies to ensure optimal operation of equipment and facilities.

Responsibilities :

• Developing and implementing detailed maintenance plans and strategies to ensure optimal and reliable equipment and facilities operations.
• Analysing data to identify opportunities to minimize downtime and operational interruptions.
• Developing and managing comprehensive maintenance schedules to ensure optimal asset performance and lifespan.
• Cost control for materials and resources in equipment maintenance.
• Ensuring preventative and corrective maintenance is carried out effectively and in accordance with procedures.
• Carrying out risk assessments and mitigation for potential equipment failures or disruptions.
• Monitoring and reporting on maintenance KPI’s.
• Providing technical support and training to maintenance team members.
• Staying abreast of industry best practices and technology development.
• Ensuring spare parts, supplies and resources are available to carry out required maintenance work.
• Management and optimization of spare parts inventory including ordering of new parts and minimizing excess stock.

Requirements : Qualification and Skill

• Mechanical Engineering Degree or Diploma.
• Matric certificate.
• GCC (Government Certificate of Competency) advantageous.
• 7 years’ experience in maintenance planning and asset management within the mining services sector.
• Strong CMMS experience.
• Advanced computer literacy.
• Effective analytical, problem solving and communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritise.
• Experience with multi-cultural, diverse teams.
• Currently located in and around Gauteng.

Benefits and Contractual information :

• Permanent contract.

If you wish to apply for the position please send your CV to Leanne Laas at [emailprotected]

Please visit www.camining.com for more exciting opportunities.

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Maintenance Engineer • Gauteng, Gauteng, South Africa