Maintenance Specialist (Furnaces) (Steelpoort)

2024/09/17
Reference Number
TFC4560
Description

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To continuously improve the Asset Capability Assurance process in a safe manner, through Root Cause Failure Analysis on high frequency and high-cost breakdowns and analysing maintenance performance and manage projects as required.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT, RISK, QUALITY AND COMMUNITY

  • Manage SHEQ compliance within the Process through effective use of the Toolbox
  • Utilise the Information Management System (IMS) to initiate, investigate and report SHEQ status
  • Adhere to all related SOP’s, PTO’s and CTO’s as per Training Matrix per position, SHEQ and company standards
  • 5S Management

CUSTOMERS

  • Ensure Customer Satisfaction
  • Proactively seek ways of improving equipment reliability, planned maintenance and physical maintenance in the plant

 

BUSINESS PROCESSES

Maintenance Support:

  • Initiate task list reviews
  • Develop a sustainable maintenance strategy and manage the maintenance mix for equipment based on criticality
  • Develop maintenance plans (frequencies, maintainable items)Initiate plan review and review maintenance plans
  • Analyse maintenance KPIs and compile monthly reports tracking critical actions to ensure effectiveness of the maintenance service.
  • Have sound technical knowledge and experience on Furnace related equipment

 

 Solve problems and implement solutions:

  • Arrange RCFA investigation and facilitate the problem-solving session
  • Analyse alternative solutions and recommend best solution/s based on:
    • HSEC impact
    • Cost – risk – benefit analysis on key equipment performance parameters
    • Cost benefit to the organisation
  • Recommend best solutions to problems through the change management process
  • Record actions arising from RCA
  • Monitor recurring failures related to implemented RCA's (KPI until close out)
  • Track Condition Monitoring (CM) results
  • Analyse equipment failure history
  • Log equipment problems identified for further action
  • Develop a list of clear problem statements and business cases for problems requiring RCA
  • Monitor and share Company-wide similarities / learning opportunities by using the Intranet Sites and SAP History
  • Monitor and advertise latest maintenance and technology developments
  • Develop, maintain and monitor adherence to maintenance standards and specifications
  • Improve plant reliability through defect elimination principles

 Work Analysis:

  • Ensure the latest techniques are being applied with respect to NDT and condition monitoring
  • Advise in building reliability and maintainability in the design of new or modified Equipment
  • Ensure sustained FLAC improvements

 Contractor Management:

  • Develop detailed scope of work for defined scope jobs

 Notables Management:

  • Maintain Scope of Work data base (Specifications, Quality Plan, Witness points)
Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

  • B.Eng./BSc. (Eng.) Degree or National Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical)
  • 4 Years relevant experience
  • Trade test advantageous
  • Experience working in smelter environment preferred
  • Fluent in MS Office 

ADVANTAGEOUS

  • SAP and COUPA experience
  • Government Certificate of Competency


BEHAVIOURAL 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
  • Teamwork

 

SELECTION PROCEDURE: 

  • Panel Interviews
  • Assessments

 

Closing date: 27 September 2024

Samancor Chrome shall apply the Employment Equity Principles as set out in the company’s Employment Equity Policy.

Work Level
Middle Management
Job Type
Permanent
Salary
Market Related
EE Position
Yes
Location
Steelpoort