Operations Maintenance Manager Millwright

The Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Manager is responsible for overseeing the safe, efficient, and reliable operation and maintenance of company sites and customer sites (including KZN). This role ensures that all equipment and systems function optimally, minimizing downtime and maximizing efficiency while complying with industry regulations and safety standards.

Main Responsibilities:

• Planning and Administration:
• Implement existing routine maintenance programmes on all the companies’ assets.
• Provide monthly reports on the status of all assets considering maintenance done, to be done, and the condition of assets.
• Ensure all systems, files, and procedures are up to date and in line with the relevant legal requirements.
• Set out a roster and action plan in conjunction with the General Manager for the work programmes and staff training and development requirements.

Service and Maintenance:

• Responsible for maintenance and Health & Safety aspects in the companies/on customer sites and the main site.
• Assist with all installations of equipment and ensure adherence to suppliers’ standards as well as prescribed South African and International standards and Acts.
• Perform diversified duties to install and maintain PRPs, Compressors, Boosters, Dispensers, piping (high pressure/low pressure), and electrical on natural gas equipment.
• Ensure emergency/unscheduled repairs of natural gas equipment during operation and scheduled maintenance repairs of all natural gas equipment.
• Perform mechanical skills including troubleshooting PLC and repair of natural gas equipment.
• Perform regular preventive maintenance on natural gas equipment.
• Lead and direct a team of Technicians and Interns.
• Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas.
• Track and maintain electronic records on all maintenance and repairs on natural gas equipment.
• Direct and delegate workload to Technicians and Interns.

PLC:

• Develop or understand real-time control system software for automated assembly systems including programming of PLCs, Servo Controllers, Robotics, Vision Systems, and Point of Sale.
• Work with mechanical and electrical designers of OEMs to ensure the control system meets performance, reliability, and functionality requirements.
• Perform on-site commissioning and startup by demonstrating system capability once the equipment has been shipped to the customer’s site.
• Provide thorough testing of machine functionality to verify PLC program completeness.
• Provide accurate documentation for each project and inform the Project department regarding documentation.
• Provide technicians and customers with training specific to their current project.

Company Site and Customer Sites:

• Ensure compliance with Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), Major Hazardous Installation (MHI), and Health and Safety requirements.
• Ensure availability and optimal rotation of tube trailers.
• Conduct monthly equipment and pipework inspections at all sites.
• Be available for emergency call outs to all sites.
• Ensure maintenance of all equipment including pipelines is carried out regularly.
• Assist with implementing policies and procedures and ensure systems are in place.
• Liaise with customers’ technical staff ensuring positive working relationships.

Training:

• Provide regular training for Technicians and Interns and keep a record of it.
• Identify gaps where intervention is required from HR.
• Assist with training of new employees (i.e., Interns, Technicians, etc.).
• Assist with training of customer personnel for emergency purposes.

General:

• Develop and implement KPIs for all Technicians.
• Complete performance appraisals and ensure all staff complete performance appraisals and development plans.
• Ensure that quarterly KPIs are submitted every fourth month.
• Ensure that weekly and monthly reports are sent out on time.
• Stay up to date on events relating to the company industry in South Africa and Internationally.

Health and Safety:

• Comply with company regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Ensure correct PPE equipment and clothing is always worn.
• Assist with the compilation of safety files for new customer installations.
• Report any accidents, incidents, or near misses before the end of the shift.

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of preventative maintenance.
• Knowledge of natural gas compressors, generators, PRMS’ regulators, etc.
• Understanding of continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Kaizen, etc.).
• Technical/Engineering Projects and Operations knowledge is critical.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Millwright Trade tested with a minimum of 5 years of working experience.
• Hands-on technical experience with pneumatics, hydraulic instrumentation, electrical systems, and natural gas experience is advantageous.
• PLC troubleshooting and programming.
• Computer literate on Excel, Word, and Microsoft Outlook.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Medically fit to work at heights.

Closing date is 17th February 2025.