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Established in response to an industry trend towards outsourcing the operational aspects of minerals processing, Minopex has grown to become a leading specialist in the field of outsourced operation and maintenance (O&M) of metal and mineral processing facilities in the coal, platinum, gold, iron ore and diamond industries. The company is internationally acknowledged for its quality service and high standards and few mining companies run their mineral processing plants as efficiently. Minopex sets itself apart from its competition by focusing on quality related service at market related prices and company employees fully embrace this ethos, which has become one of the company’s cornerstones of success.

 

 

 

 

Job Title: Maintenance Planner
Location: Limpopo
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Mining
Reference: 62311

 

Vacancy Details

Introduction

This position will be based at the Bokoni Platinum Mine in Atok, Limpopo Province.

Description
The purpose of this position is to manage the Engineering Planning office to ensure minimum downtime using the On Key Computerized Maintenance Management System.

 

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Coordinates and monitors all Engineering maintenance and planning activities relating to the Technical and Metallurgical processes within the Plant.
• Complement planned work by gathering critical information (resources, spares and tools arranged) for effective and safe execution.
• Continually evaluate and motivate critical spares to support equipment reliability during its life cycle.
• Actively assist in managing work backlogs.
• Responsible for establishing and maintaining an accurate and comprehensive asset register, and managing the plant critical spares in collaboration with Engineer and Materials Controller.
• Planning of responsibilities with the Engineer to ensure an efficient workflow.
• Ensure compliance to all required standards and procedures.
• Coordinate with subordinates to provide coverage during leave.
• In order for the Maintenance Planner to contribute towards the safe and efficient achievement of set production targets, he/she will responsible to:
  • Compile and maintain a computerized asset plan ensuring that it is always up to date.
  • Provide asset reports to the Plant Engineer on a periodical basis as required.
  • Compile requisitions as and when necessary to ensure that special equipment is in stock for work required.
  • Conduct in-depth root cause analysis and report the findings thereof to the Plant Engineer when major failures occur.
  • Compile monthly reports from Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) and submit to respective parties.
  • Compile ad hoc reports as and when required by management or the client.
  • Optimize scheduled tasks based on historical plant equipment failures.

 

Qualification Requirements:

• Relevant Trade Test Certificate with 5 years’ experience as an Artisan and 2 years’ experience as a Foreman; or
• National Diploma Engineering with at least 5 years process plant experience

Experience & Skills Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a Maintenance Planning role
• Expert knowledge of and training in the maintenance module Pragma On Key or other similar maintenance module
• Relevant planned maintenance system training, On Key would be an advantage
• Sound knowledge of Mining Engineering Codes of practices, policies and procedure
• A good knowledge of machinery and equipment used on the relevant operations
• Understanding of engineering best practices and new technologies relating to engineering principles & processes
• Proven technical and maintenance capability
• Sound knowledge of Condition Monitoring practices
• Good working knowledge of Reliability-Centered Maintenance principles would be very advantageous
• Mineral Process Plant experience would be an advantage
• Experience in project planning and scheduling to include shut down planning in projects
• English language proficiency
• Computer literate in MS Office – Excel, Word, Power point, MS Projects
• Valid driver’s license code B, EB or C1
• Own transport to attend to call outs

 

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Application Deadline: June 28 2023