Job Description

Job Advert Summary

This role is tasked with implementing state-of-the-art reliability programs, refining maintenance strategies, and proactively addressing risks. As a strategic leader, you will supervise the Maximo maintenance system, collaborate with the operations division, and deliver quarterly OEE reports, as well as identify enhancement opportunities for critical assets.

Minimum Requirements

Formal engineering qualifications:

+ BSc Eng, B Eng or equivalent (

compulsory)

Professional Registration:

+ Professional Registration (or eligibility to be registered) with ECSA (

compulsory)

Job Experience

+ 6 years' experience in engineering / infrastructure maintenance management.
+ 3 years in the water sector.
+ 5 years management experience..

Desirable qualifications are:*
Master's degree in a related field is preferred 10 years' experience in engineering / infrastructure maintenance management is preferred. 10 years' management experience is preferred

Primary Duties

Lead and manage all section activities that will result in optimal lifecycle performance of assets. Develop, compile, execute and manage the section business plan that supports the departmental and divisional business plan. Develop and maintain generic standards and strategies to optimise asset performance and availability, maintenance regimes, rates of deterioration, lifespan, etc. Design and implement a comprehensive reliability program encompassing predictive and preventive maintenance strategies, failure analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives. Manage and optimise the Maximo maintenance system, ensuring accurate data input, effective work order management, and seamless integration with the overall reliability program. Coordinate with Electrical, Mechanical, Process, and Civil Reliability Engineers to align strategies, share best practices, and ensure a holistic approach to system reliability Manage own staff and coordinate with other disciplines in: Condition assessment and performance measurement of assets to agreed standards and frequencies. Optimisation and audits of maintenance activities. Translation of findings from assessments into recommendations for projects and/or maintenance work. Conduct risk assessments on equipment and processes, implementing strategies to mitigate risks specific to each category and ensuring overall system resilience. Utilise data analytics tools to analyse performance metrics, reliability data, and equipment health indicators. Generate reports for category-specific reliability improvements. Develop and prepare the annual budget for asset management, and practice financial management and control. Manage staff development by monitoring performance, coaching, mentoring, career path and succession planning. Lead investigations into equipment failures or performance deviations, conducting root cause analyses across Electrical, Mechanical, Process, and Civil categories. Direct and lead technical advances and use of best-fit technology for all categories of assets. Effective management and monitoring of the section's budget, and appropriate action on variances. Provide leadership and guidance to the reliability and maintenance teams, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing. Develop training programs tailored to the needs of each category.

Knowledge

Comprehensive understanding of reliability engineering principles and methodologies, including reliability-centred maintenance (RCM), failure mode effects analysis (FMEA), and root cause analysis (RCA). Maintenance Strategies: Proficiency in developing and implementing maintenance strategies to minimize downtime, reduce costs, and extend the lifespan of critical assets. Financial and economic principles, including life cycle costing. Condition assessment and performance measurement techniques and evaluation. Asset rehabilitation technology. Principles of plant maintenance and reliability. Principles of asset management.

Skills

Networking Skills Spatial analysis and interpretation. Project Management. Decision making Planning and organising Effective communication and interpersonal skills Conceptual thought and well-developed analytical and coordinating skills People management

Attitude

Customer service Critical evaluation Self-motivated Problem solving Highly motivated and innovative Diligent and performance-driven * Results-driven