Key Responsibilities
· Establish and maintain Maintenance Planning standards and policies in conjunction with the Maintenance Superintendent
· Conduct weekly planning meetings with maintenance and operations and update the CMMS accordingly including the raising and closing of work orders and entry of planned start and finish dates.
· Training and Coaching of planners in the preparation of work packages and all other planning functions for each maintenance work group within the organization.
· Prepare and issue shutdown plans and ensure that all resources required for shutdowns are mobilized, planned and scheduled to meet the timelines agreed.
· Play a coordinating role during shutdowns to ensure that over-runs are kept to a minimum
· Organise in accordance with company procedures, external service provider’s visits to site for condition monitoring and any other maintenance services not able to be done using on-site resources.
· Regularly review the spares holding policy for maintenance spares and consumables and adjust the purchasing and inventory control settings as required to reduce reliance on airfreight.
· Attend regular meetings with operations and maintenance personnel to review equipment performance, develop remedial actions and improvement plans for cost and performance.
· Support the cost effective achievement of monthly and annual production targets (ore tonnes and mill throughput) in accordance with the budget
· Assist in the development of the departmental budget, with particular effort towards producing a Zero based maintenance budget.
· Record Meeting minutes which include a list of actions and responsible persons and timelines for action when required.
· Develop a succession plan for all maintenance planning positions with clear competencies to be achieved and timelines for achievement.
· Work with the Maintenance Superintendent to develop tracking & reporting systems for agreed KPI’s to allow accurate and quick analysis of maintenance, breakdowns, costs and operating performance of Plant Equipment.
Qualifications
· A minimum of 5 years’ experience in large scale mineral processing or mining environment including at least 3 years in senior maintenance planning roles
· Trades Qualification and Tertiary or Post Trade Qualification in Engineering/Maintenance planning or maintenance management is desirable
· Possess a formal Trade qualification as mechanical Fitter, Boilermaker or Electrician preferred
· Prior experience required in the use of CMMS
· Prior experience on all facets of Gold Plant Maintenance
· Proven leadership skills demonstrated by progressive responsibility throughout career
· Demonstrated record of developing and coaching national employees in a developing country
· Must be able to demonstrate the values of integrity, respect and collaboration
· Demonstrated commitment to ensuring a safe working environment
Company Values
Integrity
Care
Respect
Collaboration
Performance
Communication
Our Promise to You
Teranga Gold offers a competitive remuneration package, including excellent medical and dental benefits and insurance for employees and their dependents. Teranga Gold also provides excellent on-site accommodations and amenities including meals and laundry services, single accommodation quads with en-suite facilities, tennis courts, a fitness centre, a grass soccer pitch, basketball courts, internet access
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