Plant / Manufactuirng Maintenance Planner (SAP, PRAGMA, MS Projects)

Sanlam; Secunda; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Maintenance Manager, where you will play a crucial role in overseeing mechanical and electrical maintenance systems. This position requires a blend of technical expertise and leadership skills to ensure operational efficiency and optimize maintenance processes. You will lead a multi-skilled maintenance team, manage breakdowns, and implement preventative maintenance strategies. If you have a strong background in engineering and a passion for maintaining high standards in industrial environments, this is an exciting opportunity for you to make a significant impact in a dynamic workplace.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years experience in a managerial position required.
• 5 years in maintenance and engineering roles in industrial settings.

Responsibilities

• Oversee mechanical and electrical maintenance systems for operational support.
• Ensure facility operates at maximum efficiency and output.

Skills

Sound knowledge of boilers

Steam systems knowledge

Power generation equipment knowledge

Stock control

CMMS knowledge

OHS Act knowledge

Labour Legislation experience

Risk assessment skills

Project management principles

Communication skills

Team player skills

Education

Technical Diploma

Mechanical Engineering Degree

Job description

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Technical Diploma or Mechanical Engineering Degree
2. 2-4 years experience in a similar managerial position
3. 5 years minimum experience in maintenance and engineering roles in an industrial/manufacturing environment
4. Sound knowledge of boilers, steam systems, power generation equipment, stock control, and store management
5. CMMS knowledge
6. Sound knowledge of OHS Act
7. Sound knowledge and experience in Labour Legislation
8. General Machinery Regulations experience is an advantage

Key Performance Outputs:

1. Primarily oversee all mechanical and electrical maintenance systems, processes, practices, and people to support the operational departmental actions
2. Align with the operations plan to ensure plant optimization and efficiency, maintenance planning, and capital spares optimization
3. Lead the site Maintenance function in providing both a reactive and proactive, multi-skilled maintenance service on all operational equipment and facilities infrastructure
4. Responsible for ensuring that the facility operates to its maximum efficiency and output
5. Responsibilities include total preventative maintenance and managing breakdowns of mechanical and electrical equipment

Skills and Competencies:

1. Sound knowledge of boilers, steam systems, power generation equipment, stock control, and store management
2. CMMS knowledge
3. Sound knowledge of OHS Act
4. Sound knowledge and experience in Labour Legislation
5. General Machinery Regulations experience is an advantage
6. Knowledge and understanding of power plant operations and associated risks
7. Knowledge and understanding of SHERQ management systems
8. Knowledge and understanding of conducting risk assessments
9. Good numeric reasoning ability
10. Organized, efficient, and ability to multi-task
11. Deadline driven and the ability to work under pressure
12. Project management principles
13. Sound knowledge of human behaviour and occupational hygiene
14. Communication and presentation skills
15. Facilitation and presentation skills
16. Procedure and report writing skills
17. Team player, motivating, coaching, and mentoring skills
18. Excellent legislative knowledge and the ability to implement and manage SHERQ legislation
19. Punctual and reactive to emergency situations