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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