Description:
Maintenance Planner
Location: Cape Town
Salary: +/- 42k pm
JOB OBJECTIVE(S):
- Ensuring optimal availability and performance of the plant and equipment.
- Ensure a high level of internal customer satisfaction through fast and effective service provisions.
- Assist and support the Maintenance Manager
EDUCATION:
- Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or..
- Certificated Millwright
- Certified SAP user (Maintenance Module)
- Knowledge of Regulatory Standards: Understanding of Safety Regulations: Familiarity with occupational health and safety standards and regulations relevant to maintenance activities.
EXPERIENCE:
- Maintenance Planning Experience:
- Several years of practical experience in maintenance planning, preferably in an industrial or manufacturing setting.
- Preventative Maintenance Expertise: Specific experience in developing and implementing preventative maintenance programs, including setting up schedules and integrating predictive maintenance technologies within the SAP environment.
- Root Cause Analysis: Ability to conduct thorough root cause analyses to identify and address the underlying causes of equipment failures.
- Fully proficient in using the SAP Maintenance Module.
MAIN TASKS / RESPONSIBILITIES:
Asset Assessment:
- Conducting thorough assessments of all machinery and equipment to identify components prone to wear and potential failure.
- Prioritizing critical assets and defining maintenance strategies based on their importance to production.
- Ensuring functional locations are updated and current
Developing Preventative Maintenance Schedules:
o Creating detailed schedules for routine inspections, lubrication, adjustments, and replacements of components to prevent breakdowns for existing and new equipment
o Create check sheets as required and incorporate into the PM system. To be aligned with the machine OEM / Manuals
o Tailoring maintenance intervals based on equipment usage, manufacturer recommendations, and historical performance data. o Generate Works Orders based on SAP schedules
Predictive Maintenance Integration:
o Incorporating predictive maintenance technologies such as condition monitoring to anticipate and address issues before they become critical.
o Implementing predictive maintenance techniques to optimize maintenance intervals and resource allocation.
Setting Maintenance Standards:
o Establishing and communicating maintenance standards and best practices for each piece of equipment. o Collaborating with equipment manufacturers to stay updated on recommended maintenance procedures.
o Create maintenance procedures / manuals as required to explain and detail tasks
Root Cause Analysis:
o Conducting root cause analyses for past equipment failures to identify underlying issues and implementing measures to prevent recurrence.
o Using failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA) to assess potential failure modes and prioritize preventative actions.
Continuous Improvement of Plans:
o Regularly reviewing and updating preventative maintenance plans based on feedback, performance data, and changing operational conditions.
o Implementing feedback loops with maintenance artisans to incorporate their insights into plan improvements.
Spare parts inventory:
o Maintain a spare parts inventory and strategy (what is to be held).
o Ensure that the source of spare parts is defined and clear (who and lead times)
Training and Awareness:
o Providing training to maintenance artisans on the importance of preventative maintenance and the specific procedures outlined in the plans.
o Creating awareness among operational teams about the impact of their actions on equipment reliability and the importance of adhering to maintenance schedules.
Performance Metrics and KPIs:
o Establishing key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of preventative maintenance plans.
o Analyzing performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and adjusting plans accordingly.
Budgeting and Cost Analysis:
o Working closely with finance teams to allocate budgets specifically for preventative maintenance activities.
o Analyzing cost-benefit ratios to demonstrate the value of preventative maintenance in terms of reduced downtime and increased equipment lifespan.
o Create estimations for labour and parts as required
Statutory requirements:
o Maintain records incl. corrective actions for all statutory requirements i.e. lifting equipment, pressure vessels etc.
o Ensure that the statutory inspections are performed as per the required schedules.
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:
- Adherence to Preventative Maintenance schedules
- Artisan utilisation
- Results of statutory inspection audits
- Completeness of Preventative Maintenance plans
- Internal customer satisfaction
- MTBF / MTTR
COMMUNICATION SKILLS:
- Interpersonal Skills: Effective communication and collaboration with maintenance technicians, engineers, and other stakeholders such as operations
- Documentation: Strong documentation skills for maintaining accurate records, creating work orders, and developing comprehensive maintenance plans.
- External communication : Ability to communicate with external stakeholders such as contractors and vendors
SKILLS:
- Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical systems, equipment operation, and maintenance requirements.
- Data Analysis: Proficiency in analyzing maintenance data, interpreting trends, and using datadriven insights to optimize preventative maintenance plans.
- Project Management: Skills in organizing, planning, and coordinating maintenance activities efficiently.
- FULLY proficient in using SAP as a tool to manage the plant maintenance requirements
Requirements:
- Ensuring optimal availability and performance of the plant and equipment.
- Ensure a high level of internal customer satisfaction through fast and effective service provisions.
- Assist and support the Maintenance Manager
- Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or..
- Certificated Millwright
- Certified SAP user (Maintenance Module)
- Knowledge of Regulatory Standards: Understanding of Safety Regulations: Familiarity with occupational health and safety standards and regulations relevant to maintenance activities.
- Maintenance Planning Experience:
- Several years of practical experience in maintenance planning, preferably in an industrial or manufacturing setting.
- Preventative Maintenance Expertise: Specific experience in developing and implementing preventative maintenance programs, including setting up schedules and integrating predictive maintenance technologies within the SAP environment.
- Root Cause Analysis: Ability to conduct thorough root cause analyses to identify and address the underlying causes of equipment failures.
- Fully proficient in using the SAP Maintenance Module.
- Conducting thorough assessments of all machinery and equipment to identify components prone to wear and potential failure.
- Prioritizing critical assets and defining maintenance strategies based on their importance to production.
- Ensuring functional locations are updated and current
- Adherence to Preventative Maintenance schedules
- Artisan utilisation
- Results of statutory inspection audits
- Completeness of Preventative Maintenance plans
- Internal customer satisfaction
- MTBF / MTTR
- Interpersonal Skills: Effective communication and collaboration with maintenance technicians, engineers, and other stakeholders such as operations
- Documentation: Strong documentation skills for maintaining accurate records, creating work orders, and developing comprehensive maintenance plans.
- External communication : Ability to communicate with external stakeholders such as contractors and vendors
- Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical systems, equipment operation, and maintenance requirements.
- Data Analysis: Proficiency in analyzing maintenance data, interpreting trends, and using datadriven insights to optimize preventative maintenance plans.
- Project Management: Skills in organizing, planning, and coordinating maintenance activities efficiently.
- FULLY proficient in using SAP as a tool to manage the plant maintenance requirements