Maintenance Specialist Trackless (Steelpoort)

Samancor Chrome · Limpopo

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PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To drive the overall management, direction and continuous improvement of the Asset Capability Assurance process in a safe manner, through clearly defined strategies and objectives for the maintenance of the trackless fleet, workshop facilities and associated re-fuelling facilities.

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

PEOPLE

Supervise the Team: Trackless Mobile Machinery & Mines
Ensure and 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 Individual Development Plan 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

BUSINESS PROCESSES

Ensure recognised and proper maintenance of the overall trackless fleet to obtain 85% availability.
Ensure that the SAP PM Planned Maintenance 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 trackless equipment maintenance management
Create quality awareness and quality service awareness within the team
Provide regular feedback to the Resident Engineer.
Monitor and minimize overtime worked by team members
Compile and submit monthly trackless performance report
Maintain Yellow Machine Report
Monitor and maintain HQMS procedures

Check uptime data, investigate where necessary and take corrective action
Keep record of breakdowns, call-outs, spares usage, etc. for all trackless equipment.
Become totally integrated into the mining team to provide a comprehensive trackless support service
Ensure that relevant trackless equipment 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 trackless equipment.
Perform mean time between failures calculations and take steps to solve down-time problems
Implement modifications / upgrades / major repairs according to procedures

Act as linage for the training department in the technical and behavioural training of all your subordinates.
Provide specialist technical advice/assistance to mining and engineering team members

Perform senior stand by duties on designated areas from time to time
Report any trackless equipment breakdowns which has the potential to or has resulted in a lost blast during call outs immediately to the Resident Engineer
Provide specialized on-site assistance to trackless personnel if requested.

Requirements

Closing date: 30 September 2026