Maintenance Specialist Electrical

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To continuously improve the Asset Capability Assurance process in a safe manner, through Root Cause Failure Analysis on high frequency and high-cost breakdowns and analysing maintenance performance

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT, RISK, QUALITY AND COMMUNITY

• Identify and assess level of issue-based risk exposures in area of responsibility by considering exposures to business, financial, legal issues, people, equipment, material, environment, processes, etc.
• Consider the level of risk, apply mitigation and implement control measures for residual risk (set objectives, minimum requirements, etc.)
• Manage SHEQ compliance within the Process through effective use of the Toolbox
• Utilise the Integrated Management System (IMS) to initiate, investigate and report SHEQ status

CUSTOMERS

• Ensure Customer Satisfaction

BUSINESS PROCESSES

Maintenance Support:

• Initiate task list reviews
• Develop maintenance plans (frequencies, maintainable items)
• Initiate plan review and review maintenance plans

Maintenance Data Analysis:

• Perform Pareto analyses, correlation analyses and report top 5 chronic losses
• Interview production personnel w.r.t. trips and artisans w.r.t. repetitive trips

Solve problems and implement solutions:

• Arrange RCFA investigation and facilitate the problem solving session
• Analyse alternative solutions and recommend best solution/s based on:
  • HSEC impact
  • Cost – risk – benefit analysis on key equipment performance parameters
  • Cost benefit to the organisation
• Recommend best solutions to problems through the change management process
• Record actions arising from RCA
• Monitor recurring failures related to implemented RCA's (KPI until close out)
• Track Condition Monitoring (CM) results
• Analyse equipment failure history
• Log equipment problems identified for further action
• Develop a list of clear problem statements and business cases for problems requiring RCA
• Monitor and share Company-wide similarities / learning opportunities by using the Intranet Sites and SAP History
• Monitor and advertise latest maintenance and technology developments
• Develop, maintain and monitor adherence to maintenance standards and specifications

Work Analysis:

• Ensure the latest techniques are being applied with respect to NDT and condition monitoring
• Advise in building reliability and maintainability in the design of new or modified equipment
• Ensure sustained FLAC improvements

Contractor Management:

• Develop detailed scope of work for defined scope jobs

Rotables Management:

• Maintain Scope of Work data base (Specifications, Quality Plan, Witness points)

General:

• Approve and authorise workflow

GROWTH

• Manage Continuous Improvement through Operational Excellence

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Degree or National Diploma in Electrical Engineering
• Internal: 4 years’ relevant C-Upper experience gained in a heavy industrial environment
• External: 6 years’ relevant experience gained in a heavy industrial environment (BOF, Steel Plant, DC Furnaces, Sub Arc Furnaces)
• Computer Literacy (MS Office)

ADVANTAGEOUS

• Driver’s License (minimum B/ Code 8)
• Minimum of one year experience in a Supervisory or Management capacity
• A recognized managerial qualification

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

• Safety Leadership
• Innovation
• Planning, Organising & Control
• Results Orientation
• Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Aligning Performance for Success
• Relating & Networking
• Change Leadership
• Business Acumen

WORKPLACE COMPETENCIES

Systems:

• Microsoft Programs
• Samancor Chrome Systems (IMS, EBMS, Chromedoc, MES, Coupa, SAP)

Job Skills:

• Required training as per training matrix
• Soft Skills as identified per department / level

Knowledge:

• Demonstrate an understanding of a Maintenance Specialist Electrical competencies for the Plant
• Demonstrate an understanding of furnace, conveyors and raw material handling
• Demonstrate an understanding of electrical standards and regulations

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Perform standby
• Work overtime as and when required
• Carry Legal appointment

Samancor Chrome shall apply the Employment Equity Principles as set out in the Company’s Employment Equity Policy. Samancor Chrome is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourages applications from all suitably qualified individuals.

Closing Date: 16 August 2026

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