About

Mechanical Engineer with a BTech degree and over five years of experience in planning and coordinating maintenance operations for equipment and facilities. Skilled in troubleshooting equipment malfunctions, optimizing system performance, and implementing detailed maintenance plans to enhance efficiency, reduce downtime, and save costs. Committed to upholding industry standards, safety protocols, and preventive maintenance, with a focus on continuous improvement to ensure long-term system resilience.

Skills

  • English and IsiXhosa

Experience

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Work experience
  • Coordinate with third-party vendors to execute routine maintenance and repairs, ensuring adherence to schedules and SLAs.
  • Manage daily work orders for corrective maintenance, ensuring timely completion and accurate documentation in SAP.
  • Conduct site inspections to identify potential maintenance issues, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Maintain inventory of spare parts, collaborating with procurement to optimize inventory levels and minimize downtime.
  • Analyze data from SAP to identify trends and recommend process improvements, contributing to reliability enhancement.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align maintenance priorities and integrate reliability principles.
  • Oversee contractors, ensuring adherence to project specifications and timelines.
  • Conduct regular meetings with production and maintenance teams to address maintenance issues and implement proactive strategies.
  • Plan and schedule major maintenance activities, including shutdowns and overhauls.
  • Conduct root cause analysis on equipment failures and implement corrective actions.
  • Review and screen maintenance requests for completeness and priority alignment.

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