Maintenance Manager

Title: Maintenance Manager

Division: Weir Minerals South Africa

Location: Alrode

Why choose Weir:
Be part of a global organization dedicated to building a better future: At Weir, the growing world depends on us. It depends on us constantly reinventing, quickly adapting and continually finding better, faster, more sustainable ways to access the resources it needs to thrive. And it depends on each of us doing the best work of our lives. It’s a big challenge - but it is exciting.

An opportunity to grow your own way: Everything moves fast in the dynamic world of Weir. This creates opportunities for us to take on new challenges, explore new areas, learn, progress and excel. Best of all, there is no set path that our people must take. Instead, everyone is given the support and freedom to tailor-make their own career and do the best work of their lives.

Feel empowered to be yourself and belong: Weir is a welcoming, inclusive place, where each individual’s contribution is recognized and all employees are encouraged to innovate, collaborate and be themselves. We continually focus on people and their wellbeing. We believe in fairness and choose to be honest, transparent and authentic in everything we do.

Key Responsibilities:
Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture.- Attain maximum utilization, production output and minimum downtime by managing mechanical, electrical breakdowns and maintenance- Set up and maintain a planned maintenance system / programmed to effectively reduce breakdowns and maximize efficiency.- Ensure uninterrupted supply of air, steam, gas and electrical service to the site.- Competent person responsible for machinery in term of the General Machine Regulations of the OHS Act.- Implement the required business continuity and disaster recovery plans- Optimize artisan utilization and improve customer satisfaction- Effective employee management in line with company policies and procedures.- Effective management of maintenance contracts- Assist with reducing the plant carbon footprint- Manage projects on the facility- Effective management and control of departmental budget in line with company policies and procedures- Develop standard work instructions to ensure all processes are consistent- Design and develop equipment, jigs and fixtures to improve safety- Implement and maintain productivity improvement plan- Continuous improvement of the maintenance, engineering procedures, systems, energy and water usage- Implement control systems to eliminate possible maintenance stock losses

Job Knowledge/Education and Qualifications:
- National Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering- Government Certificate of Competency (Factories) Essential- 3-5 years’ post qualification experience- 2 years’ experience as a Superintendent on both Facility and Maintenance

Founded in 1871, Weir is a world leading engineering business with a purpose to make mining operations smarter, more efficient and sustainable. Thanks to Weir’s technology, our customers can produce essential metals and minerals using less energy, water and waste at lower cost. With the increasing need for metals and minerals for climate change solutions, Weir colleagues are playing their part in powering a low carbon future. We are a global family of 11,000 uniquely talented people in over 60 counties, inspiring each other to do the best work of our lives.
- Weir is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status._