Job Description

Position: Maintenance ManagerLocation: Kwa-Zulu Natal, KZN NorthReporting Line: Managing DirectorResponsible For: Maintenance and Workshop StaffMinimum Qualification:

• Grade 12
• Millwright Qualification or Electrical Engineer or Mechanical Engineer
• 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 computerised 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 of all maintenance on site, inclusive of buildings, roads, 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
• Replacement installation tasks
• Refurbishment tasks
• Repairs
• 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 locks out 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 set up and maintenance.
• Equipment failure root cause analysis.
• Identification and implementation of improvement opportunities to minimise site breakdowns and optimise 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 establish 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.
• Manages department personnel.
• 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

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