Assistant Maintenance Manager

SUMMARY:
Bilnor Staffing Solutions' client in the watercare sector is looking for an Assistant Maintenance Manager.  Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, this position is required to manage and implement maintenance systems, processes and monitoring activities for the maintenance and repair of equipment, machinery and facilities.  This position will be based in, Emalahleni / Witbank, Mpumalanga.  The incumbent is expected to efficiently perform the allocated tasks to professionally manage and maintain the facility’s M, E & I equipment and meet the Company’s contractual obligations.

POSITION INFO:
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitor, implement, and ensure continuous compliance with all safety and statutory requirements.
• Facilitate the implementation of the Company Asset Management Policy, Strategy and Objectives.
• Ensure the implementation, application and adherence to the Maintenance Information System (SAP) and ensure that all assets are clearly marked and controlled with the Asset Register, including spares management.
• Manage the maintenance processes to ensure optimal equipment availability and functioning of production processes.
• Enforce compliance with standard operating procedures, contractual agreements and safety guidelines and deal with non-conformances if and/or when required.
• Facilitate, manage and execute procurement of spares, equipment and materials.
• Provide guidance and co-ordinate, where required, with all suppliers in terms of spares, equipment and materials.
• Ensure that preventative maintenance and spares systems are developed, implemented & maintained.
• Advise on breakdowns and corrective maintenance to ensure minimal downtime and improved reliability.
• Conduct Root Cause Analyses and Audits and compile and facilitate the execution of action plans.
• Maintain effective administration and control procedures to meet performance objectives.
• Ensure efficient management and execution of Condition Monitoring feedback.
• Ensure efficient resource management to ensure they can meet the performance objectives required of them.
• Ensure client satisfaction by delivering a professional and high-quality service.
• Maintain and assist in the compilation of internal and external maintenance reports and provide detailed feedback during maintenance and production review meetings.
• Assist, guide and control best practice in terms of Root Cause analysis.
• Implementation, control and management of SLA’s, where required.
• Control and update of critical controls as needed.
• Ensure Continuous improvement process with reference to maintenance plans, procedures and activities.
• Adherence to and control of Management of Change (MOC) principles.
• Ensure adherence to disciplinary code and deal with corrective action where needed.
• Identify maintenance-related training needs and implement training plans.

• Graduated and certified Mechanical/Electrical engineer (mechanical preferred)
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in plant E, M & I equipment maintenance
• Minimum of 5 years' experience as a GES.
• GCC Certificate (Government ticket) will be beneficial.
• Experience in Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
• Knowledge of SAP maintenance will be an advantage.
• Understanding and implementation of Function Location Codes (FLC)
• Business skills, prioritisation, co-ordination ability, goal-directed, problem-solving, teamwork, analytical ability, controlling, planning, organising and good communication.
• Computer literate, i.e., all Microsoft packages, with previous experience in computerised maintenance management systems.
• Able to coach and mentor at both individual and team level.
• Excellent communication skills, including presentation skills, listening, writing, and oral.
• Leadership skills.
• Committed to customer service, continuous improvement and achievement of objectives.
• Planned maintenance and project management.