MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR

Educational background

National Diploma , B-Tech in Engineering or Qualified Artisan with recognized trade test in:

•    Millwright

•    Electrical

•    Mechanical fitter

Experience (years and nature)

•    3-4 years in petrochemical maintenance/operations.

•    Strong Mechanical, Electrical and Instrumentation knowledge advantageous

•    Knowledge and understanding of the functioning and maintenance of plant equipment (Pumps, valves, mechanical sealing system, storage tanks, gantry metering systems, PLC and SCADA systems, etc)

•    Knowledge and understanding of statutory requirements

•    A good knowledge of Occupational, Industrial and Construction safety

•    Intermediate knowledge in MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint (required).

•    Strong communications skills (required).

•    Good supervisory skills 

•    Practical hands on approach 

Functional Competencies

•    Ability to find and apply rules and procedures applicable to the work at hand

•    Ability to perform routine front-line maintenance as per applicable standards and OEM recommendations

•    Ability to find an apply technical information contained in OEM manuals

•    Ability to troubleshoot and failure analysis

Languages Needed

•    Fluency in English 

Strategy:

•    To ensure that there are optimal resources, safe maintenance operation according to manufacturer recommendations and Company standards and Rules.

Operations

•    To manage the Terminal’s maintenance programmes ensuring no loss of revenue due to downtime, optimisation of assets lifespan and all risk is minimised, including pre-qualification auditing and operational monitoring of contractors. 

•    To manage the Terminal’s operating expenditure through regular budget monitoring to ensure a reduction in costs to improve the profitability of the Company.

•    Produce regular reports pertaining to aspects of terminal maintenance operations at required timelines

•    To ensure effective contractor management on suppliers providing services to the facility and ensure adherence to contract obligations.

•    Adhere to company approved processes, safe practices and procedures so that incidents may be prevented and/or mitigated.

•    Relentlessly drive the maintenance program.

•    Ensure work requests are handled proactively, accountability for planning both inspections and maintenance (Planned and Ad hoc.

•    Ensure good quality of workmanship by contractors.

•    Using CMMS (MX System), evaluate Job Card feedback, and derive REX and update database regularly.

HSEQ:

•    To effectively manage and minimize the risk associated with Depot Operations by ensuring:

•    Compliance with all HSE Policies, Rules, guidelines and legal requirements with area of responsibility

•    Promotion of safe working environment and positively contributing to the company’s HSE KPI’s and risk reduction strategies

•    To manage the HSEQ and security of the Terminal ensuring safety, environmental and quality systems are maintained.

•    To handle any operational crises and problems pertaining to the Terminal by activating contingency plans and advising all affected parties so as to avoid any/minimal disruption of the operational activity in the Terminal.

•    Legal HSE competency requirements are enforced within area of responsibility

Legal:

•    Comply to OHS-ACT and machinery regulations, and participate in Health and safety committee meetings.

•    Optimise TSA’s use of Terminal assets and ensure compliance to NERSA licence conditions.

•    To ensure effective risk management and internal control, including asset management, for area of responsibility

•    To ensure business discipline to will enable the company to meet the requirements of all governance audits 

HSEQ and Technical

•    To manage and follow up on incidents and accidents, REX etc.

People management:

•    To effectively manage employees through applying the company People Management principles, and to develop, coach and mentor staff to promote a positive working environment which will attract and retain skilled staff and increase productivity

Governance:

•   To ensure effective risk management and internal control, including asset management, for area of responsibility

Increasing group requirements from a technological risk point of view.

The plant operates 24/7, 365, so equipment integrity is of paramount importance.