Maintenance Planner

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POSITION INFO:

Maintenance Planner

Leader in the field of precision mechanical manufacturing seeks a Maintenance Planner at their premises near Cape Town

For the position you would be required to have:

• Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or,
• Certificated Millwright.
• Certified SAP user (Maintenance Module).
• Fully proficient in using the SAP Maintenance Module.
• Root Cause Analysis: Ability to conduct thorough root cause analyses to identify and address the underlying causes of equipment failures.
• 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.

Main Responsibilities (but not limited to these only)

• Creating detailed schedules for routine inspections, lubrication, adjustments, and replacements of components to prevent breakdowns for existing and new equipment.
• Create check sheets as required and incorporate into the PM system. To be aligned with the machine OEM / Manuals.
• Tailoring maintenance intervals based on equipment usage, manufacturer recommendations, and historical performance data.
• Generate Works Orders based on SAP schedules.
• Incorporating predictive maintenance technologies such as condition monitoring to anticipate and address issues before they become critical.
• Implementing predictive maintenance techniques to optimize maintenance intervals and resource allocation.
• Establishing and communicating maintenance standards and best practices for each piece of equipment.
• Collaborating with equipment manufacturers to stay updated on recommended maintenance procedures.
• Create maintenance procedures / manuals as required to explain and detail tasks.
• Conducting root cause analyses for past equipment failures to identify underlying issues and implementing measures to prevent recurrence.
• Using failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA) to assess potential failure modes and prioritize preventative actions.
• Regularly reviewing and updating preventative maintenance plans based on feedback, performance data, and changing operational conditions.
• Implementing feedback loops with maintenance artisans to incorporate their insights into plan improvements.
• Maintain a spare parts inventory and strategy (what is to be held).
• Ensure that the source of spare parts is defined and clear (who and lead times)

Please apply online or contact David on 021 – 531 2015 for more information.