To drive the overall management, direction and continuous improvement of the Asset Capability Assurance process in a safe manner, through clearly defined strategies and objectives for maintenance of plant, equipment & facilities and shutdowns.
Job Responsibilities:
SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT AND QUALITY Manage Risks
Manage SHEQ compliance within the Section through effective use of the Toolbox
Utilize the Information Management System (IMS) to initiate, investigate and report SHEQ status
CUSTOMERS
Jointly define annual Service Level Agreements with plant production personnel.
Put systems and controls in place that will ensure that the plant is maintained:
at specified performance and within prescribed technical & legal requirements,
that will permit a safe and environmentally acceptable operation, and
to meet the required production-rated capacity at minimum life cycle costs
People Manage the Section:
Ensure an enabling climate/culture
Manage labour stability by minimizing labour turnover
Labour complement in line with budget
Achieve HDSA/Female targets for the Section
Manage performance against set targets and competencies
Ensure IDP’s are linked to performance results and implemented as per plan
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
BUSINESS PROCESSES
Maintenance support:
Define equipment criticality using a risk matrix
Define and manage the overall maintenance strategy for the plant
Solve problems and implement solutions:
Ensure that outcomes of RCA’s are evaluated for their business case, implemented as applicable and are sustainable
Select equipment vendors as per maintenance standards
Work execution:
Perform planned job observations
Document and review the plant maintenance strategy on an annual basis to ensure that it is aligned with the business plan
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
Manage the Engineering Assets to ensure that they produce at their designed capacity and are periodically refurbished to their original condition to ensure optimal life
Ensure strict adherence to the relevant engineering standards and specifications
Periodically audit the asset and documentation to obtain maximum standardization of spares and new plant installations on the site
Work Analysis:
Interrogate non-published reports standard
Investigate & communicate Commercial Exceptions
Follow up warranty claims on component failures on high criticality equipment
Contractor Management:
Approve the use of contractor Artisans
Growth
Manage Continuous Improvement through Operational Excellence
Develop the capability of the maintenance organization for the plant
Foster a climate of continues improvement in the maintenance team
SHAREHOLDER VALUE Budgeting:
Prepare Maintenance budget per equipment
Consolidate Maintenance budget per plant
Monitor plant Maintenance budget
Action variances of actual to planned costs
Monitor Over/Under Maintenance
Minimum Qualifications and Experience:
Minimum qualifications
Degree or National Diploma
Government Certificate of Competency (Mines and Works)
Medical fitness as per organizational requirements