Job Description

Continuously improving plant reliability Execute maintenance strategies Provide input to structure and root cause failure analysis Ensure accurate data is captured timeously Execute repair procedures Manage and execute shutdown tasks Execute statutory inspections and follow up Assist in fixed cost budget forecasting Manage maintenance execution team Directly supervise contractors Ensure the completion of improvements, modifications, upgrades and inspections to process equipment adhering to quality and legislative standards Provide input to update specifications, drawings and safe work procedures Inspect and approve work executed to engineering design code in line with OHS Act standard and requirements Modify existing equipment, machines or processes to improve product quality, reliability, reduce cost or increase capacity by following MOC process Visit vendors for inspections and approval of work executed in accordance with engineering design, code and OHS Act standard and requirements Witness repairs to critical equipment and perform testing of new equipment as needed Manage the execution and over inspection of welding/repair procedures Expert knowledge in maintenance of plant equipment Interpret codes, regulations and standards and ensure compliance

Qualifications & Experience

Matric / Grade 12 (with Maths and Science)*
National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (required)*
B-Tech/BSc Mechanical Engineering ( advantageous)*
Professional registration with ECSA (preferred)*
Working towards GCC. (desirable)*
Minimum 3-to-5-year plant experience Prior experience working with a CMMS, SAP PM * Must be able to read and interpret drawings