Maintenance Superintendent Mechanical

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 maintenance of plant, equipment & facilities and shutdowns. SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT, and QUALITY Manage SHEQ compliance within the Section through effective use of the Toolbox Utilise the Information Management System (IMS) to initiate, investigate and report SHEQ status PEOPLE Manage the Section: Ensure an enabling climate/culture Manage labour stability by minimizing labour turnover Labour complement in line with budge 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 Ensure discipline is maintained (absenteeism, lateness, overtime, misconduct, etc.) Coach and counsel people to ensure improved performance levels Conduct recruitment interviews Conduct career discussions and implement actions with all identified talent (quarterly). CUSTOMERS Jointly define annual Service Level Agreements with plant production personnel. Put systems and controls in place that will ensure that the plant is maintained: at specified performance and within prescribed technical & legal requirements, that will permit a safe and environmentally acceptable operation, and to meet the required production-rated capacity at minimum life cycle costs BUSINESS PROCESSES Maintenance Support: Define equipment criticality using a risk matrix Define and manage the overall maintenance strategy for the plant Solve problems and implement solutions: Ensure that outcomes of RCA’s are evaluated for their business case, implemented as applicable and are sustainable Select equipment vendors as per maintenance standards Work execution: Perform planned job observations Document and review the plant maintenance strategy on an annual basis to ensure that it is aligned with the business plan Ensure strict adherence to maintenance work management principles (percent planned work, adherence to schedule, number of breakdowns, number of proactive requests) to obtain maximum plant availability at minimum maintenance cost per unit produced Manage the Engineering Assets to ensure that they produce at their designed capacity and are periodically refurbished to their original condition to ensure optimal life Ensure strict adherence to the relevant engineering standards and specifications Periodically audit the asset and documentation to obtain maximum standardisation of spares and new plant installations on the site Work Analysis: Interrogate non-published reports standard Investigate & communicate Commercial Exceptions Follow up warranty claims on component failures on high criticality equipment Contractor Management: Approve the use of contractor Artisans GROWTH Manage Continuous Improvement through Operational Excellence Foster a climate of continuous improvement in the maintenance team Develop the capability of the maintenance organisation for the plant SHAREHOLDER VALUE Budgeting: Prepare Maintenance budget per equipment Consolidate Maintenance budget per plant Monitor plant Maintenance budget Action variances of actual to planned costs Monitor Over/Under Maintenance BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES: Safety Leadership Innovation Leadership Planning, Organising & Control Results Orientation Problem Solving & Decision Making Aligning Performance for Success Communication Change Leadership Building Strong Teams Business Acumen