An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Maintenance Manager responsible for the companys backup diesel generators across all its sites in the Western Cape.
Reporting to: Head of Engineering
Job Specification Key Performance Areas
- Responsible for the technical operations of the I&J standby genset fleet. This includes overseeing the daily operations of maintenance and repair, budgeting, general assessment of gensets and their switchgear etc.
- Ensure the gensets are technically operational and local onsite management aware of their status
- Liaise with I&J engineers, contractors and workshops on technical and operational matters
- Attend to genset major service outages, and determine desired repair specifications / work scope for planned outages and maintenance
- Provide and compile documented reports upon completion of services, repairs and inspections, including summaries of work performed, operational budgets, and actual expenditure
- Identify and source technical and operational partners to enhance the support for the various gensets used within the business
- Ensure that all copies of statutory and equipment certificates are properly maintained and documented
- Perform evaluations for outage works, repair quotes and selection of service providers for maintenance work
- Perform monthly and daily reviews of running logs and genset performance data
- Monitor operational status of all gensets via wireless offsite interface monitoring systems
- Supervise contractors and in-house personnel conducting the maintenance of gensets
- Train I&J maintenance personnel on relevant preventive maintenance procedures and fault-finding
- Perform budgeting and cost control measures on identified spares and scheduled maintenance outage requirements
- Perform investigations into defects and failures
- Work with the Planning team to ensure smooth and successful implementation of a robust maintenance regime for all the I&J gensets
- Ensure critical spares availability for all I&J generators at all sites, with defined storage and reordering practices
- Perform systematic review of recommended operating and maintenance guidelines and standards, and ensure compliance with national standards
- Ensure and maintain a genset zero loss time accident record and to report all incidents, near misses to prevent and eliminate potential recurrence of such incidents
- Undertake any other technical-related assignments as and when required
Minimum Requirements:
- Minimum 10 years relevant experience, which must include hands-on diesel engine repairs, overhaul and fault-finding and no less than 5 years supervisory / management experience.
- Experience with standby generator electrical and control systems.
- Trade-tested diesel mechanic or fitter & turner.
- National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
- Possess relevant sea-going work experience as Chief Engineer / Marine Engineer with minimum Class 1 certification unlimited would be advantageous
- Technical expertise and management skills in the coordination of multiple jobs with complex scope, schedule, quality and management objectives; including the design or alteration of equipment and the planning and implementation thereof
- Experience planning, organizing, and coordinating work of own team and site staff and workshops
- Ability to problem solve and provide leadership to achieve strategic objectives
- Proven troubleshooting, problem solving and investigational skills
- Skill in measurement, analysis, and continuous improvement in engineering organizations
- Initiates and maintains extensive contacts with key engineers and representatives of other organizations
- Experience with the establishment and utilization of risk assessment systems
- Encourages others to adapt their behaviours, norms, and processes to strengthen strategic or cross-boundary relationships
- Willing to travel locally within South Africa.
- Continuously Improving
- Developing Strategies
- Building Relationships
- Making Decisions
- Setting Directions
- Resolving Conflict
- Minimising Risk
- Keeping Commitments
