South Africa: Maintenance Planner (Mechanical,Electrical,Instruments) $15,000-$20,000p/m posted by Deka Minas (Pty) Ltd
Job Description
The Maintenance Planner ensures maintenance activities are aligned with safety, reliability, and production requirements, supporting efficient plant operations and asset integrity.
Key Responsibilities
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Develop and manage preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance plans for mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation equipment.
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Prepare work packages, job plans, task lists, and required materials/spare parts.
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Schedule daily, weekly, and shutdown maintenance activities using CMMS (e.g., SAP PM, Maximo).
Equipment Reliability & Inspection
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Coordinate with engineers and technicians to identify recurring equipment issues.
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Support root cause analysis (RCA), failure reporting, and reliability improvement initiatives.
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Review OEM manuals and engineering standards for task planning and safety procedures.
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? Materials & Spare Parts Management
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Ensure timely availability of required materials, tools, and spares for planned jobs.
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Coordinate with procurement and stores for inventory accuracy and parts availability.
Work Order Management
Review, prioritize, and track work requests and work orders in the CMMS.
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Update status, close out completed jobs, and maintain accurate equipment history.
Documentation & Reporting
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Maintain up-to-date documentation including equipment maintenance records, drawings, manuals, and inspection reports.
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Prepare KPI reports on maintenance backlog, schedule compliance, MTBF/MTTR, etc.
Coordination & Communication
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Coordinate with maintenance, operations, and safety teams to minimize downtime.
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Participate in planning meetings, shutdown preparation, and maintenance reviews.
HSE Compliance
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Ensure all maintenance plans and jobs follow company safety, health, and environmental procedures.
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Incorporate LOTO, confined space, and other safety protocols into job plans
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