Maintenance Coordinator

Company Description

We’re looking for a talented Maintenance Coordinator who shares our values and our belief in a better future for mining. Could you be one of them?

Thungela Resources [Thungela means “to ignite” in isiZulu] is a leading South African thermal coal business, focused exclusively on thermal coal production. It is one of the largest pure-play producers and exporters of thermal coal in South Africa based on aggregate coal reserves and marketable coal production. Thungela focuses on exporting its thermal coal portfolio mainly to the Indian, Asian, Southeast Asian, Middle East and North African markets.

Job Description

Manage the coordinating of all planning functions at the operation to enable informed decision-making. The focus areas for this role will be to manage and co-ordinate the following:

Planning Department:

• Effective project management and implementation
• Group development and testing
• Support the yearly budget process by providing the required equipment performance indicators to the engineers.
• Control overtime worked
• Cost control
• Standardisation across the operation. Ensure that Codes of Practices, Standard Operating Procedures and Legal Requirements are adhered to in area of responsibility:

o Know and understand the risk profile for his / her area of responsibility

o Policies, procedures and standards communicated

o Risk Assessments are completed and signed-off

o Downward trend in SHE accidents and incidents

o Contractor packs in place

o Compliance with routine and legal inspections

o Demonstrate compliance to standards and legislation

o Incident investigations completed within 24 hours Data capturing / integrity (in accordance with Thungela guidelines and standards):* Audit fitment and defitment actions to establish quality and take corrective measures

• Perform periodic audits on Master Data to identify variances and correct them
• Audit Logsheet setups
• Downtime analysis, identify opportunities
• Perform external benchmarking

• Effective analysis, manipulation and interpretation of all engineering and equipment performance data • Effective reports drawn up on all aspects relating to engineering performance

• Project milestones set
• Key dates and activities communicated

Compliance:

• Proficient knowledge of Thungela’s policies, procedures, standards and systems
• Advanced knowledge of standards and auditing processes
• Proficient knowledge of the audit processes related to the Mining Charter and BBBEE

Qualifications

• Engineering N4 (NQF Level 4) with Mathematics (not mathematics literacy)
• Recognised trade certificate in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (NQF Level 4) or equivalent relevant qualification
• Successfully completed the relevant Maintenance and Maintenance Supervisory courses
• SHE RME A3

Additional Information

Extensive experience of maintaining large equipment

Extensive experience as a Maintenance planner

In-depth experience in technically planning maintenance work

Experience as maintenance foreman

Knowledge

In-depth knowledge of the maintenance modules in SAP

Knowledge of Thungela Coal Operational Codes of Practices, policies, guidelines, standards and procedures.

Very good working knowledge of all Microsoft Office products

Very good technical knowledge of equipment

Expert analysis of equipment performance metrics

Skills

Communication Skills – fluent in English (Written and verbal)

Report Writing Skills

Decision Making Skills

Presentation Skills

Analytical Skills

Networking and Influencing Skills

Problem Solving Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Database and Data Analysis

Maintenance Management Processes

What we offer

When you join Thungela, you can expect to enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package. But more than this, you’ll find yourself in an environment where the opportunities for learning and growth are second to none. From technical training to leadership programmes, we bring out the best in our people. There are plenty of opportunities to move onwards and upwards too. We’re a large, successful multinational company – and we’re still growing all the time.

Who we are?

Thungela is a pure play coal mining business. Our portfolio of world-class mining operations provides the metals and minerals that make modern life possible. We use innovative practices and the latest technologies to discover new resources and mine, process, move and market our products to our customers around the world.

Inclusion and Diversity

Thungela is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfil their potential.

How we are committed to your safety

Nothing is more important to us than ensuring you return home safely after a day’s work. To make that happen, we have the most rigorous safety standards in the industry. Not only that, we’re also continually investing in new technologies – from drones to data analytics – that are helping to make mining safer.

How to apply

To apply for this role, please complete our online application form. You will have the opportunity to upload your CV and other relevant documentation as part of this process.