Head Plant Maintenance

Listing reference: minte_000113
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 31 July 2023
Position summary
Industry: Scientific, Research & Development
Job category: Engineering, Technical, Production and Manufacturing
Location: Randburg
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Yes
Introduction
Mintek has an exciting career opportunity for a Senior Civil Engineer. The candidate must ensure availability and safety of infrastructure, plant and services to all users. All suitably qualified and experienced candidates are invited to apply.
Job description

Administration

  • Prepares and submits regular maintenance reports
  • Plans and ensures timely completion of planned preventive maintenance programs
  • Analyze complex operational and administrative problems, evaluate and recommend or implement effective courses of action
  • Plan and approve leave for subordinates
  • Develop and implement goals, objectives, policies, procedures, work standards and management controls.
  • Measure, record and report on utilities consumption
  • Budget
  • Prepare, administer and monitor budget for maintenance sub-division
  • Prepare 5 year Capex plan
  • Prepare business case for all proposed changes and improvement of systems, plant and equipment
  • Assist manager to review budget
 
Maintenance Management
 
  • Plan, organize and direct maintenance operations which ensure the most effective return on Mintek assets
  • Initiate plans and processes to minimize maintenance costs through effective utilization of human resources, equipment, facilities, materials and capital
  • Implement maintenance strategies and action plans to ensure that facilities, services and equipment support Mintek’s strategic initiatives
  • Establish group and individual accountabilities throughout assigned sections for problem solving and cost reduction, both on permanent and ad-hoc basis.
  • Develops, reviews and updates written maintenance instructions and schedules
  • Provides technical assistance to staff and clients (Mintek divisions) in plant design and operation
  • Prepare reports, analyze data and make recommendations for improving plant and facilities
  • Prepare tender specifications for outsourced services and procurement of plant and equipment
  •   Ensure good maintenance practices are employed for mechanical, civil and electrical    plant, equipment and facilities

Human Resources Management
 
  • Select, motivate and evaluate staff and provide for their training and development
  • Ensure company policies are communicated to all staff in the area of responsibility and that they are adhered to
  • Chair disciplinary enquiries
  • Maintain a productive team environment within the area of responsibility
  • Identify skills gap in your sub-division and ensure that suitable training is identified, selected and that staff s trained to close the skills gap

Statutory Obligations

  • Ensure that all procured and installed equipment and machinery in Mintek complies to OHS Act, Regulations  and applicable standards
  • Assist Department of Labor Inspector with his/her inspections and enquiries
  • Ensure all statutory inspections on all Mintek equipment are carried out correctly and on time
  • Advise Mintek divisional managers of the statutory requirements on the equipment and plant they are responsible for, support them to ensure that they are fully compliant
  • Ensure that all contractors working on site comply to company regulations and OHS Act
  • Participates in pre-construction sessions for plant, equipment and structures
  • Personally respond to inquiries and complaints from Health and Safety Inspectors as far as equipment is concerned.
  • Carry GMR 2(1 or 7) appointee’s duties.

Project Management

  • Lead the planning and implementation of project
  • Facilitate the definition of project scope, goals and deliverables
  • Define project tasks and resource requirements
  • Develop full scale project plans
  • Assemble and coordinate project staff
  • Manage project budget
  • Plan and schedule project timelines
  • Track project deliverables using appropriate tools
  • Provide direction and support to project team
  • Constantly monitor and report on progress of the project to all stakeholders
  • Present reports defining project progress, problems and solutions
 
 
Other
  • Respond to emergency situations as necessary
  • Assume the responsibilities of the departmental head in the absence of the Manager

Minimum requirements

  • B Eng/BSc Mechanical degree GCC factories
  • Ideal: B Sc Mech Eng Degree, GCC factories, Pr Eng plus PMP
  • Project management, Energy Management, (Project management, Energy Management,ISO55001)
  • Government Certificate of Competency (Ideal: Prior statutory legal appointment role)
  •  At least 5 years’ experience as an Engineer and 2 years as a Senior Engineer 








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