Senior Mechanical Maintenance Lead — Safety and Reliability Champion

Pronel Consultants; Durban; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable chemical manufacturing company in Durban is seeking a Mechanical Superintendent / Foreman to lead the mechanical maintenance team and ensure that all maintenance activities are completed safely, efficiently, on time and within budget.

The successful candidate will be responsible for maintenance planning, shutdowns, breakdowns, equipment reliability, legal compliance and the supervision and development of mechanical artisans.

Qualifications

• N6 Mechanical Engineering Diploma is required.
• Fitting Trade Test Certificate is required.
• Supervisory Leadership Certificate will be an advantage.
• Minimum 8 years' hands-on mechanical maintenance experience in manufacturing or heavy industry.
• At least 3 years' supervisory experience over mechanical artisans.
• Experience in maintenance planning, scheduling and CMMS usage.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and supervise preventive, predictive, corrective and breakdown maintenance, including shutdowns, to improve equipment reliability and plant availability.
• Ensure compliance with safety and statutory requirements, conduct risk assessments and enforce safety policies.
• Lead, coach and develop mechanical artisans for quality workmanship and safety adherence.
• Perform fault-finding, root cause analysis and drive continuous improvement in maintenance performance.
• Manage maintenance work orders, scheduling, feedback and close-out using the CMMS and coordinate with other teams.
• Oversee small projects, provide input on capital projects and supervise contractors.
• Control maintenance costs and ensure availability of spare parts and tools.
• Maintain mechanical work instructions, standards and quality-control procedures.
• Provide standby support and participate in emergency response as needed.

Skills

Fault finding

Leadership

Planning

Communication

CMMS

Continuous improvement

Project management

Independent work

Education

N6 Mechanical Engineering Diploma

Fitting Trade Test Certificate

Supervisory Leadership Certificate

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

A reputable chemical manufacturing company in Durban is seeking a Mechanical Superintendent / Foreman to lead the mechanical maintenance team and ensure that all maintenance activities are completed safely, efficiently, on time and within budget.

The successful candidate will be responsible for maintenance planning, shutdowns, breakdowns, equipment reliability, legal compliance and the supervision and development of mechanical artisans.