Maintenance Specialist Mechanical (Furnaces)

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 continuous 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.) Ensure functionality and reliability of safety critical systems to support a safe work environment and compliance to the OHS Act. Ensure SHEQ compliance within the Team through effective use of the Toolbox Utilise the Integrated Management System (IMS) to initiate, investigate and report SHEQ status Adhere to all related SOP’s, PTO’s and CTO’s as per Training Matrix per position, SHEQ and company standards, policies and procedures. 5S Management PEOPLE Manage the Section: Ensure an enabling climate/culture Manage labour stability by minimising labour turnover Labour complement in line with budget Achieve HDSA/ Female targets for the Section 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) Coach and counsel people to ensure improved performance levels Conduct recruitment interviews Ensure discipline is maintained (absenteeism, lateness, overtime, misconduct, etc.) Chair disciplinary hearings when required CUSTOMERS Ensure Customer Satisfaction Mobilise resources to attend to plant stoppages as quickly and safely as possible Provide constant feedback to the plant production personnel with regard to the progress of any maintenance work on the plant Align the maintenance effort with plant production priorities 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 analyses, correlation analyses and report top 5 chronic losses Interview production personnel with regards to trips and artisans with regards to repetitive trips Solve problems and implement solutions: Arrange RCFA investigation and facilitate the problem-solving session Analyse alternative solutions and recommend best solution/s based on: HSEC impact Cost – risk – benefit analysis on key equipment performance parameters 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 specifications 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) General: Approve and authorise workflow Perform standby Work overtime as and when required GROWTH Manage Continuous Improvement through Operational Excellence BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES Safety Leadership Innovation Planning, Organising & Control Results Orientation Problem Solving & Decision Making Relating & Networking Change Leadership Business Acumen and Financial Acumen Adhering to Values WORKPLACE COMPETENCIES Skills: RCA Pareto Data analysis Critical Thinking Computer Literacy (MS Office) Knowledge: SAP COUPA IMS & MES Aspen Project Management