Maintenance Supervisor

Samancor Chrome Ltd.; Noordwes; On-site; ZAR 480,000 - 780,000; Full time

Job summary

Samancor Chrome Ltd. is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor to lead the team in maintaining equipment and processes. You will assess risk exposures, implement control measures, and ensure IMS and SAP processes are followed in daily maintenance tasks.

The role requires a mechanical engineering background, with several years of supervisory maintenance experience and a relevant qualification such as a Millwright or ND Mech. Internal study options may be available.

Qualifications

• Degree in mechanical eng or equivalent; or ND Mech.
• 5 years’ relevant experience, preferably 3 years supervisory.
• Internal applicants studying towards N5 or higher.
• Millwright qualification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify and assess continuous risk exposures and implement controls.
• Supervise the team; manage performance and discipline.
• Coordinate unplanned interventions and resources; verify documentation.

Skills

Microsoft Programs

Samancor Chrome Systems

Education

Degree in Mechanical Eng

National Diploma (Mech)

Millwright qualification

Job description

• 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 SHEQ compliance within the Team through effective use of the Toolbox
• Utilise the Integrated Management System (IMS) to initiate, investigate and report SHEQ status

PEOPLE

Supervise the Team:

• Maintain labour stability by minimising labour turnover
  • Labour complement in line with budget
  • Ensure IDP’s are linked to performance results and implemented as per plan
• Manage performance against set targets and competencies
• 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

BUSINESS PROCESSES

Unplanned Interventions:

• Prioritise breakdowns and authorize work
• Arrange resources
• Assess risks related to unplanned jobs
• Manage schedule to resource unplanned work
• Verify complete administration of unplanned work

Maintenance Support:

• Review task lists
• Provide resource & equipment information for plan review

Solve problems and implement solutions:

• Initiate root cause failure analysis
• Provide feedback on pro-active identification of problem to originator
• Record issues surrounding problems
• Assure sustainability of solutions

Schedule Preparation:

• Assess notification details and scope of work to ensure the scope of work meets the required standard
• Review Bill of Quantities
• Provide Resource Availability to the Maintenance Practitioner (Planning)
• Reallocate resources and postpone jobs if necessary
• Manage materials if work order is postponed
• Ensure quality of work completed
• Check confirmations
• Support the Maintenance Practitioner (Planning) to technically complete works orders on a routine basis
• SAP PM and SAP HR System work
• Perform standby duties
• Work overtime as and when required

Work Analysis:

• Monitor and 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

Contractor Management:

• Optimise manning plan through the use internal or contractor artisans for unplanned work
• Create SES for unplanned work
• Manage contractor activities on site
• Physically accept and document acceptance of work
• Verify quantities involved in contractor work
• Record contractor non-conformance
• Sign invoice, timesheet, or pro-forma (Complete SAS); (Complete SES)
• Decide whether item can be repaired based on initial visual inspection
• Complete all fields on the \"Damage\" tag on the return item to Rotable Store
• TECO original PM01 order and complete notification

Requirements

WORKPLACE COMPETENCIES:

Skills:

• Microsoft Programs
• Samancor Chrome Systems (IMS, EBMS, Chromedoc, MES, Coupa, SAP)

Knowledge:

• Demonstrate an understanding of general equipment including but not limited to:
  • Furnace Electrode Systems and Components
  • Electrode Slipping Systems
  • Coolers
  • Gasplants
  • Pumps
    • Water
    • High Pressure
    • Slurry
  • Hydraulic Systems
  • Conveyors
  • Gearboxes
  • Ball Mills
  • Ceramic Filter Systems
  • Thickeners
  • Maintenance on Structures including corrosion prevention
• Degree (B-Mech Eng, B-Tech Mech Eng) or National Diploma (Mech)
• Internal applicants - studying towards a N5 or higher qualification
• Qualified Mechanical Artisan: Millwright
• 5 years’ relevant experience, preferably 3 years’ supervisory experience