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.
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