Maintenance Specialist Belts (North West) at Samancor Chrome

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:


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 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


Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AND EXPERIENCE:


Degree B.Eng. / BSc (Mechanical or Electrical Engineering) or N6 Engineering or National Diploma in Engineering studies
6 years' relevant experience


Additional:


Trade Certificate (Boilermaker / Fitter / Electrician)
Experience in Conveyor belt construction and maintenance.


KNOWLEDGE:


Demonstrate understanding of asset reliability improvement using root cause analysis and maintenance performance evaluation.


BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:


Safety Leadership
Innovation
Planning, Organising & Control
Results Orientation
Problem Solving & Decision Making
Relating & Networking
Change Leadership
Business Acumen