Maintenance Superintendent

The Maintenance Superintendent is responsible for overseeing the maintenance and repair of the company's machinery, equipment, and facilities. This includes the management of the maintenance team, ensuring compliance with security, safety, health, and environmental standards, and maintaining inventory of spare parts and tools.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plan, schedule, and supervise the maintenance and repair of the company's machinery, equipment, and facilities, including electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and automation systems.
• Assign and monitor the work of the maintenance team, ensuring quality of maintenance and timeliness of service.
• Train, coach, evaluate and monitor the performance of the maintenance staff, providing feedback and guidance.
• Ensure compliance with the company's policies and procedures, as well as local and national rules, regulations, and standards, regarding health, safety, and environmental issues.
• Conduct regular inspections and audits of the company's machinery, equipment, and facilities, identifying and resolving any issues or risks.
• Maintain accurate and updated records of the maintenance activities, trends, costs, and inventory.
• Coordinate with external contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers, as needed, for the procurement and delivery of spare parts, tools, and services.
• Provide technical support and advice to other departments, as required, for the operation and maintenance of the company's machinery, equipment, and facilities.
• Report any near misses, incidents, accidents, risk hazards, or malfunctions to the Reliability & Engineering Manager and take corrective and preventive actions, as necessary.

Requirements:

• Matric or equivalent.
• National Trade Test Fitter or Millwright or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
• 5+ years' experience in Artisan Fitter/Millwright.
• 5+ years Supervisor/Foreman experience.
• Experience in Boilers/Pumps/Conveyors.
• Extensive experience using planned maintenance systems, especially Pragma or SAP.
• Able to work methodically and systematically.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Key Culture attributes: Demonstrates the importance of safety, quality, and teamwork; effectively leads and communicates because our people matter.