Maintenance Superintendent Instrumentation

Samancor Chrome; Limpopo; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Samancor Chrome in Limpopo seeks a senior maintenance professional to lead the Asset Capability Assurance process, shaping strategies for plant and equipment maintenance and shutdowns. You will ensure safety, compliance, and reliable operations while driving continuous improvement across the maintenance team.

The role requires expertise in PLC/SCADA, automation, and asset management, with experience using SAP/IMS/EBMS and related systems. Leadership and budget discipline are essential.

Qualifications

• Engineering or technical qualification aligned to maintenance of plant and equipment.
• Strong PLC/SCADA and industrial automation knowledge.
• Experience with SAP/IMS/EBMS/COUPA/MES systems is preferred.
• Proven leadership and continuous improvement track record.

Responsibilities

• Define equipment criticality and manage maintenance strategy for the plant.
• Lead safety and SHEQ requirements and ensure compliance with standards.
• Manage section performance, budgets, and talent development.
• Oversee work execution, planning, and contractor coordination.
• Drive continuous improvement through Operational Excellence.

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA systems

WINCC

VSDs

Siemens PCS7

Simocode systems

Maintenance planning

Asset management

Leadership

Continuous improvement

Education

Engineering or technical diploma/degree

Tools

Microsoft programs

Samancor Chrome IMS

Samancor Chrome EBMS

SAP

COUPA

MES

AVEVA PI

Job description

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.

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.

SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT AND QUALITY

• Identify and assess level of continuous risk exposures in area of responsibility by considering exposures to business, financial, legal issues, people, equipment, material, environment, processes, etc.
• Consider the level of risk, apply mitigation and implement control measures for residual risk (set objectives, minimum requirements, etc.)
• Ensure functionality and reliability of safety critical systems to support a safe work environment and compliance to the OHS Act.
• Ensure SHEQ compliance within the Team through effective use of the Toolbox
• Utilise the Integrated Management System (IMS) to initiate, investigate and report SHEQ status
• Ensure functionality and reliability of safety critical systems to support a safe work environment and compliance to the OHS Act.
• Adhere to all related SOP’s, PTO’s and CTO’s as per Training Matrix per position, SHEQ and company standards, policies and procedures.

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

• Ensure Customer Satisfaction using a SLA with plant personnel
• Liaise and coordinate with Sites regarding the clarification and understanding of operational performance
• 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

General

• Perform senior standby
• Work overtime as and when required

GROWTH

• Manage Continuous Improvement through Operational Excellence
• Foster a climate of continuous improvement in the maintenance team

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Overtime
• Standby
• Travel
• Carry Legal Appointment

SHAREHOLDER VALUE

• Manage the Section costs

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

Behavioral 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
• Adhering to Values
• Building and Maintaining Relationships

Workplace Competencies

Skills

• Microsoft programs
• Samancor Chrome Systems (IMS, EBMS, SAP, COUPA, MES)
• AVEVA PI

Job Skills

• Required training as per training matrix
• Soft Skills as identified per department / level
• Sound working knowledge of PLC programming and fault-finding (preferably Siemens PCS7)
• Sound working knowledge of SCADA systems and programming (preferably WINCC).
• Must be familiar with VSD’s.
• Must be familiar with simocode systems

Knowledge

Demonstrate An Understanding Of

• Nuclear source instrumentation maintenance and compliance to regulations
• Two way radios communication and compliance to regulations
• Electrical and Instrumentation systems and processes.
• Single line diagrams on Electrical and Instrumentation systems