Maintenance Manager

AECI Specialty Chemicals

Maintenance Manager

Location: Jacobs (KZN)

Purpose of the job

- Head of maintenance & engineering related project works for Specialty Chemicals IVS & Jacobs.

- Directs the facility’s physical maintenance & equipment reliability to minimize downtime & control costs.

- Manage & oversee an Engineering Superintendent & Engineering Planner; manage budgets, ensure health & safety compliance, & transition strategies from reactive repairs to predictive & preventative maintenance programs.

- Involvement in all project related work & engage with other stakeholders to assist to enable execution.

Required Outputs Functions

- Maintain & repair of equipment; develop, implement, & optimize preventative & predictive maintenance strategies to extend asset lifespan.

- Sets budget for maintenance department; create & manage the departmental budget, track expenditures, & source cost-effective spare parts & tools.

- Prioritise maintenance work to be carried out within a limited budget & timeframe.

- Oversee & manage engineering sub-contractors; negotiate contracts & oversee external contractors for specialized maintenance & repairs.

- Highly involved in project related work and particular PSM requirements.

- Hire, train, schedule & mentor maintenance technicians & supervisors.

- Hire & oversee training & mentoring apprentices.

- Ensure plant & machinery comply with legislative standards including being compliant with statutory & annual inspections. Manage robust presentative maintenance programme.

- Enforce workplace safety policies & ensure all work adheres to statutory & occupational health regulations.

- Provide weekly & monthly flash reports and statistics.

Requirements: Qualifications & Experience

- Grade 12 (Matric/NSC).

- Government Certificate of Competency (GCC) qualification is mandatory.

- NHD or degree in Mechanical Engineering.

- 5 to 8+ years of maintenance experience with at least 3 years in a management or supervisory capacity.

- Knowledge of OPTO22 control systems is an advantage.

- Sound understanding of EHS legislation in relation to process equipment.

- Sound understanding of being able to interpret engineering text & related engineering drawings.

- Comprehensive knowledge of mechanical, electrical & plumbing (MEP) systems, alongside experience managing facility machine.

- Deep understanding of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, & facility systems, alongside proficiency with CMMS software.

Personal Attributes: Competencies (Skills, Knowledge & Characteristics)

- Attention to detail is critical

- Good communication skills

- Organizational Skill

- Problem solving skills

- Prioritising Tasks

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