Maintenance Specialist Belts

PURPOSE OF THE JOB: To continuously improve the Asset Capability Assurance process in a safe manner through Root Cause Failure Analysis on high frequency and high-cost breakdowns and analysing maintenance performance. SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT AND QUALITY: • Identify and assess level of issue-based risk exposures in area of responsibility by considering exposures to business, financial, legal issues, people, equipment, material, environment, processes, etc. • Consider the level of risk, apply mitigation and implement control measures for residual risk (set objectives, minimum requirements, etc.) • Manage SHEQ compliance within the Process through effective use of the Toolbox • Utilise the Integrated Management System (IMS) to initiate, investigate and report SHEQ status • Ensure the legislated safety, health and environmental standards are maintained • Perform FMECA and HIRA analyses on new plant equipment • Regularly review the FMECA and HIRA analyses on existing plant equipment PEOPLE: • Supervise the Team: • Ensure an enabling climate/culture • Maintain labour stability by minimising labour turnover • Labour complement in line with budget • Manage performance against set targets and competencies • Ensure IDP’s are linked to performance results and implemented as per plan • Conduct career discussions and implement actions with all identified talent (quarterly) • Ensure discipline is maintained (absenteeism, lateness, overtime, misconduct, etc.) • Coach and counsel people to ensure improved performance levels • Conduct recruitment interviews. CUSTOMERS: • Ensure Customer Satisfaction • Proactively seek ways of improving equipment reliability, planned maintenance and physical maintenance in the plant. BUSINESS PROCESSES: Maintenance Support: • Initiate task list reviews • Develop maintenance plans (frequencies, maintainable items) • Initiate plan review and review maintenance plans Maintenance Data Analysis: • Perform Pareto analysis, correlation analysis and report top 5 chronic losses • Interview production personnel w.r.t. trips and artisans w.r.t. repetitive trips Operational: • Ensure recognised and proper maintenance of the Conveyor Belt system to obtain 85% availability. • Ensure that the SAP PM data and work management meets Samancor Chrome standards at all times • Monitor corrective maintenance workload vs available manpower • Coach and mentor team members on effective Conveyor Belt system maintenance management • Create quality awareness and quality service awareness within the team • Provide regular feedback to the Engineer • Monitor and minimize overtime worked by team members • Compile and submit monthly Conveyor Belt performance report • Monitor and maintain HQMS procedures Conveyor Belt Availability / Reliability: • Check uptime data, investigate where necessary and take corrective action • Keep record of breakdowns, callouts, spares usage, etc. for all Conveyor Belt systems. • Become totally integrated into the mining team to provide a comprehensive Conveyor Belt support service • Ensure that relevant Conveyor Belt spares and adequate quantities are kept in stock, and devise action plan to handle emergency situations • Establish a practical office management and filing system to promote good administration and record keeping. • Prioritise and plan work within the team structure • Compile preventative maintenance schedules on Conveyor Belt equipment. • Perform mean time between failures calculations and take steps to solve down-time problems • Implement modifications / upgrades / major repairs according to procedures Standby: • Perform senior standby duties in area of responsibility • Report any Conveyor Belt breakdowns which have the potential to or has resulted in a lost blast or production loss during call outs immediately to the Engineer • Provide specialised on-site assistance to Belt personnel if requested Solve problems and implement solutions: • Arrange RCFA investigation and facilitate the problem-solving session • Analyse alternative solutions & recommend best solution/s based on: o HSEC impact o Cost – risk – benefit analysis on key equipment performance parameters o Cost benefit to the organisation • Recommend best solutions to problems through the change management process • Record actions arising from RCA • Monitor recurring failures related to implemented RCA's (KPI until close out) • Track Condition Monitoring (CM) results • Analyse equipment failure history • Log equipment problems identified for further action • Develop a list of clear problem statements and business cases for problems requiring RCA • Monitor and share Company-wide similarities / learning opportunities by using the Intranet Sites and SAP History • Monitor and advertise latest maintenance and technology developments • Develop, maintain and monitor adherence to maintenance standards and specification Work Analysis: • Ensure the latest techniques are being applied with respect to NDT and condition monitoring • Advise in building reliability and maintainability in the design of new or modified equipment • Ensure sustained FLAC improvements Contractor Management: • Develop detailed scope of work for defined scope jobs Rotables Management: • Maintain Scope of Work data base (Specifications, Quality Plan, Witness points) Costs Regularly review cost reports, investigate over-expenditure and take corrective action Overtime control Strive for continuous improvement in the Belts effectiveness and availability through implementation of cost-effective technology Keep abreast of latest equipment / technologies and trends. GROWTH • Manage Continuous Improvement through Operational Excellenc