Technical Advisor D1

Job Advert Summary

PPC Dwaalboom is seeking a qualified and experienced Technical Advisor (Mechanical) to provide specialist mechanical engineering support and drive plant reliability, equipment performance, and maintenance excellence. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintenance planning and scheduling, project execution, resource optimisation, contractor management, and ensuring compliance with SHEQ and legal requirements

KEY OUTPUTS

• Effective and efficient maintenance planning and scheduling
• Ensure compliance to legal requirements and ensure safe operation of plant and equipment
• Continuous optimizing of resource utilization
• Manage outsourced services as required
• Data capturing, processing of work orders, requisitions, and system management
• Analyzing and reporting
• Analytical interrogation of all maintenance resources
• Providing guidance to Engineering Foreman
• Managing the execution of Projects
• Assist with ACP Development and improving on assets

OTHER / BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCE

• To act as specialist advisor to the engineering department to ensure professional care of assets {Availability and reliability at design capacity of Plant and Equipment) at all times in a sustainable cost-effective way.
• Good interpersonal relations skills
• Good organization skills
• Problem solving and leadership skills
• Confident and able to "think outside the box” while continuously improve & innovate systems & behaviour in support of the PPC asset care strategy
• Complete management of engineering projects from feasibility to commissioning
• Manage outsourced services as required

• Ensure compliance to relevant legal requirements and ensure safe operation of plant and equipment
• Be a self-motivated, pro-active and result orientated team member
• Above average analytical capabilities
• Excellent communication skills

QUALIFICATIONS

.Recognised Degree/Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or N3 with >10 years Cement manufacturing experience as Mechanical foreman/supervisor.

.Code 08 driver's license

EXPERIENCE

.5 Years relevant experience in a Heavy Industrial/Mining environment (>10 years experience for RPL in Cement manufacturing)

.Exposure to Project Management

.Strong computer skills (system/CMMS/CAD experience) with compelling analytical capabilities

.In depth understanding and knowledge of the Cement and/or Lime Quarrying and manufacturing process and equipment will be advantageous.

.Strong inclination to root cause identification and problem solving

.Sound knowledge of Kilns, Mills, Stackers, Reclaimers and crushers

.A working knowledge of applicable SHEQ legislation

.Skills to consult at different levels in an organization

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

.Code 08 driver's license