Job Description

VACANCY: FOREMAN (ELECTRICAL AND INSTRUMENTATION)

TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT: PERMANENT

GRADE: C-UPPER

DIVISION: REFINERY - ASSET CARE

CLOSING DATE: 22 SEPTEMBER 2023

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

• The Refinery Electrical and Instrumentation Foreman is responsible for maintenance of all electrical and instrumentation infrastructure within the Refinery Business Unit.
• The role holder will form an integral part in designing and managing the implementation of planned maintenance programmes for a specific business unit, in line with optimising Plant OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness).

DIVERSITY OF WORK

• Works across disciplines or in depth within one discipline at an interpretive level, or manages a discipline/major work area within a function Avoid the loss of gold due to engineering faults.

DECISION MAKING

• Decisions, made through analysis, of best process, routine or system to get the job done.
• Open ended, calculated decisions or recommendations, requiring detailed research and analysis, where the success of the outcome may not be known for some time after making the decision.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Management of maintenance work order process and ensuring that weekly and monthly KPIs are met. Assists in cost reduction initiatives by reducing waste and improving efficiencies.
• Self-management by:

• Compilation of own PDP in conjunction with line manager.
• Attend training interventions as per approved PDP.
• Managing others by:

• Conducting 6 monthly performance reviews of subordinates.
• Compiling PDP for subordinates.
• Ensuring that subordinates attend training interventions as per approved PDP.
• Ensuring discipline is maintained as per company policies.
• Maintain earthing and bonding throughout the Refinery Business Unit Refinery site.
• Reduce E&I maintenance costs.
• Improve plant availability.
• Work in conjunction with the Reliability Management team in setting up and reviewing of maintenance plans for all electrical and instrumentation infrastructure.
• Take accountability for the execution of electrical and instrumentation infrastructure in line with set maintenance plans.
• Maintain and analyse the Refinery energy requirement and seek areas of improvement, in conjunction with Production teams, where consumption can be reduced.
• Work in conjunction with the Utilities Manager in preparing the energy budget.
• Calibrate all meters where required to ensure compliance with ISO9001.
• Participate in Risk Assessments based on external and internal influences.
• Participate in incident investigations.
• Participate in any inspection or audit as may be required.
• Execute electrical and instrumentation preventative maintenance systems through the management of Maintenance Performance KPIs.
• Implement, drive and monitor Zero Harm, practices, systems and processes, in areas of Safety, health and environment.
• Demonstrate felt safety leadership, amongst direct and indirect reports.
• Monitor and share Company-wide similarities/learning opportunities.
• Comply with and ensures that all health and safety rules are met and acts pro-actively by addressing any safety concerns which may be harmful to self or other employees.
• Manage subordinates and contractors health and safety and ensure no disabling injuries occur.
• Participate in formal SHEQ Audits.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements.
• Manage resource for optimal performance.
• Assists in cost reduction initiatives by reducing waste and improving efficiencies.
• Ensure that all necessary documentation is completed and recorded before the issuing of engineering and statutory equipment.
• Maintain engineering equipment issued from the Stores in accordance with the statutory compliance.
• Conduct inspections in-line with quality engineering standards before issuing to plant.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• A completed Matric certificate/equivalent qualification.
• Preference will be given to candidates who have acquired a National Diploma and/or a higher qualification in Electrical or Process Control Engineering.
• Minimum of 10 - 15 yearsxe2x80x99 of working experience within the Electrical and/or Instrumentation field, with at least having served in a similar position for 3-5 years.
• SAP PM experience and/ or other CMMS is essential.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• MS Office Package (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) proficiency is essential.
• Drive continuous improvement with the Refinery Business Unit.
• Have an ability to be a team player within the organisation.
• Communicate to relevant associates with regards to any Asset Care related data information.
• Be able to apply a customer centric approach to maintenance.
• Ability to manage employees and contractors.
• A good understanding of the processes related to Asset Care/ Maintenance of the Refinery plantxe2x80x99s equipment performance and administration.
• Good knowledge of PLC, including troubleshooting on equipment.
• In-depth knowledge of SCADA and Siemens S7 PLC.
• In-depth knowledge of the permit to work system.
• Ability to set-up, understand and work based on a specific budget.
• Ability to perform incident and accident investigations.
• Ability to schedule and conduct plant maintenance.
• Compile maintenance plans for new and existing equipment as may be required.
• Manage technical information (manuals, drawings, etc.) where required.
• Ensure completion of statutory maintenance timeously.
• Knowledge and application of company procedures as applicable.
• Determine SHEQ incidents for further analysis and action.
• Focus on results through quality, safety awareness, management of work, , decision making, customer focus, planning and organising.
• Express potential through adaptability, applied learning, initiating action, innovation, impact and work standards.
• Interact effectively through communication at all levels, building relationships, negotiation and gaining commitment.
• Achieve goals by aligning performance for success, developing others, facilitating change, monitoring information, inspiring others, information monitoring, meeting leadership and participation and follow up.

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