Maintenance Manager

Our client in the Waste Industry is currently looking for a suitable Maintenance Manager to be based in Kwa-Zulu Natal - North.

Position: Maintenance Manager

Reporting Line: Managing

Responsible For: Maintenance and Workshop Staff

• Grade 12
• Millwright Qualification or Electrical
• Strong mechanical experience
• Electric Control and Instrumentation experience
• 3 - 5 years’ relevant experience in maintenance
• Knowledge of Landfill maintenance an advantage
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Computer Skills:

• Google Sheet
• MS Excel
• MS Word

Job Summary:

To undertake and be responsible for the mechanical and electrical maintenance of the company as directed by the manager and as planned in the maintenance schedules.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Ensure that all maintenance and fabrication work is performed to the required quality standards.
• Responsible person in terms of the occupational health and safety act regarding the maintenance and repairs operation.
• Ensure proper documentation of maintenance work.
• Ensure all work procured adheres to procurement policy.
• Ensure implementation of documented and computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) and management thereof.
• Ensure best practice with maintenance work with adherence to OEM requirements and relevant ISO standards.
• Responsible for security on site and the management of the security company.
• Involved in the investigation process should the event occur.
• Responsible for the workshop on site.
• Responsible for the activity of the cleaning and maintenance of the bins.
• Responsible for the service and upkeep of the wash bay on site.
• Responsible for all maintenance on site, inclusive of buildings, roads, and ablution facilities.
• Responsible for all compliance documents associated with bylaws, provincial and national laws pertaining to maintenance of equipment and tanks on site.
• Preventative and planned maintenance tasks.
• Emergency maintenance.
• Corrective maintenance tasks.
• Ensure the correct usage of all electrical equipment/assets in the workshop and maintenance environments.
• Direct routine and special maintenance interventions on all plant, machinery, and ancillary equipment at the treatment plants.
• Manage commissioning of new or modified plants.
• Assist with the shutdown and start-up procedures for all plants.
• Ensure all plant maintenance and lockout requirements are reported to the Senior process engineer or process engineer.
• Preparation of machinery for inspection.
• Implementation of corrosion prevention measures.
• Maintain all records regarding the performance of maintenance duties.
• Control of workshop equipment and tools.
• Be available for 24-hour stand-by duties.
• Perform any other duties required by your designated departmental manager.
• Ensure documentation of all asset registers, service reports, calibrations for all maintenance work undertaken.
• To implement planned maintenance according to the maintenance schedules and prescribed procedures.
• Knowledge of PLC and SCADA Programming and maintenance.
• Maintenance of automated packaging equipment.
• Strong knowledge of software programs.
• Instrumentation setup and maintenance.
• Equipment failure root cause analysis.
• Identification and implementation of improvement opportunities to minimize site breakdowns and optimize equipment performance (TPM/Preventative Maintenance).
• Working with suppliers and contractors to self-manage maintenance work.
• Manages personnel to achieve related maintenance goals.
• Ensures effective health, safety, environmental and preventive maintenance programs are in place to achieve plant and organizational goals and compliance with all related requirements.
• Oversees plant electrical and instrumentation maintenance.
• Develops and manages related budget and expenditures and establishes preventive maintenance procedures and schedules.
• Promotes and drives the maintenance program using asset management techniques. Schedules, assigns, and supervises in the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical equipment, including switchgear, controllers, and electrical motors; oversees the troubleshooting and repairs of electrical and electronic circuits and equipment to 4160 volts; supervises the installation of conduit, wiring, relays, control and timing devices and metering equipment.
• Provides leadership and coaching for setting and achieving plant electrical and instrumentation expectations and team and individual goals that are aligned with the plant and business strategy.
• Trains maintenance personnel as to methods and procedures, standards of performance, and other factors affecting work.
• Conducts formal hiring interviews.
• Makes selection and promotion recommendations. Coaches, mentors, and manages performance of subordinates.
• Evaluates personnel performance. Identifies and ensures appropriate and timely training and development.
• Resolves disputes and maintains discipline and morale. Initiates and recommends disciplinary actions.
• Develops and implements process improvement projects. Brainstorms for ideas that can solve problems, improve efficiency, reduce cost, and improve safety.
• Manages continuous change and adapts business processes as necessary.