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Maintenance Planner
Hartbeespoort

Summary

Dynamic Maintenance Planner with a proven track record at Sibanye Stillwater, enhancing equipment uptime through strategic maintenance planning and risk assessments. Skilled in work order management and fostering teamwork, I successfully reduced downtime and improved operational efficiency, championing a culture of reliability and safety compliance.

Work History

Maintenance Planner CMMS:Sap

Sibanye Stillwater
Northwest , Bojanala
07.2012 - Current
  • Reduced downtime for critical assets by developing and implementing comprehensive maintenance plans.
  • Developed maintenance reports to assess program success and inform operational decisions.
  • Conducted risk assessments on critical assets to prioritize required maintenance activities accordingly.
  • Performed root cause analyses on recurring equipment failures, identifying potential solutions to prevent future occurrences.
  • Improved equipment uptime by diligently scheduling and coordinating preventive maintenance tasks.
  • Enhanced asset life cycle with thorough analysis of equipment history, failure modes, and cost factors.
  • Established strong communication channels between departments, streamlining coordination efforts during scheduled shutdowns or emergencies.
  • Coordinated with vendors and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of spare parts, minimizing delays in repairs.
  • Developed annual budgets for maintenance expenditures based on historical data and projected needs, optimizing resource allocation.
  • Created detailed work orders specifying required tasks, materials, tools, and resources for efficient execution by technicians.
  • Managed inventory levels effectively, ensuring optimal stock availability for essential maintenance items.
  • Reviewed maintenance program for efficiency accuracy and timeliness, and provided feedback for improvement to company leadership.
  • Optimized labor utilization through strategic assignment of duties based on skillsets and workload balance among team members.
  • Managed maintenance team of Number employees and coordinated repair schedule according to priority level.
  • Tracked maintenance activity using Type software to confirm compliance with industry requirements.
  • Streamlined workflow processes for maintenance teams by monitoring performance metrics and adjusting task priorities accordingly.
  • Optimized resource allocation by developing dynamic scheduling system responsive to real-time operational demands.
  • Conducted detailed root cause analysis for recurring equipment issues, preventing future occurrences.
  • Ensured compliance with industry standards and regulations, meticulously documenting maintenance procedures and outcomes.
  • Implemented state-of-the-art maintenance management software, enhancing tracking and reporting of maintenance activities.
  • Managed efficient teams of up to Number employees.
  • Shrunk knowledge gaps with ongoing training and close employee mentoring for new and less experienced team members.
  • Efficiently assisted service workers with problematic transactions to maintain customer satisfaction and quickly rectify issues.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction ratings by motivating team members to strengthen quality and increase productivity.
  • Tracked maintenance activity using [Type] software to confirm compliance with industry requirements.

Major Maintenance Planner CMMS:Pragma

Foskor mine
Phalaborwa , Limpopo
09.2010 - 06.2012
  • Developed relationships with key stakeholders, including operations and production teams, to ensure seamless integration of maintenance plans into overall business objectives.
  • Developed comprehensive work plans for major maintenance tasks, optimizing resource allocation and minimizing disruptions to operations.
  • Improved maintenance planning efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing best practices.
  • Evaluated emerging technologies for potential application in major maintenance activities, driving continuous improvement efforts within the organization.
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams to execute major maintenance projects, ensuring timely completion and within budget constraints.
  • Participated in safety audits to ensure compliance with industry standards during the execution of major maintenance tasks.
  • Collaborated with engineering teams to develop custom tools or modifications that improved the effectiveness of preventative maintenance efforts.
  • Reduced equipment downtime with proactive scheduling of major maintenance activities.
  • Developed maintenance reports to assess program success and inform operational decisions.
  • Created and maintained daily and weekly reports for upper management.
  • Scheduled and oversaw maintenance, repair and installation activities.
  • Monitored daily progress and work quality to provide guidance and direction to mechanics and installers.
  • Utilized proper tools and materials to adhere to safety guidelines.
  • Organized ongoing maintenance schedules to boost system performance.

Maintenance Planner CMMS:Sap

Exxaro base metals
Johannesburg
12.2006 - 09.2009
  • Reduced downtime for critical assets by developing and implementing comprehensive maintenance plans.
  • Developed maintenance reports to assess program success and inform operational decisions.KPI
  • Conducted risk assessments on critical assets to prioritize required maintenance activities accordingly.
  • Performed root cause analyses on recurring equipment failures, identifying potential solutions to prevent future occurrences.
  • Planning and scheduling
  • Ordering of spares and critical spares
  • Follow up with procurement
  • Planning of yearly maintenance tasks
  • Preparing budget
  • Created detailed work orders specifying required tasks, materials, tools, and resources for efficient execution by technicians.
  • Reviewed maintenance program for efficiency accuracy and timeliness, and provided feedback for improvement to company leadership.
  • Evaluated and recommended new technologies or methodologies for potential adoption, staying current with industry trends and best practices in maintenance planning.
  • Optimized labor utilization through strategic assignment of duties based on skillsets and workload balance among team members.
  • Ensured compliance with safety regulations and standards throughout all aspects of the maintenance planning process.
  • Developed annual budgets for maintenance expenditures based on historical data and projected needs, optimizing resource allocation.
  • Scheduled and oversaw maintenance, repair and installation activities.
  • Ensured compliance with industry standards and regulations, meticulously documenting maintenance procedures and outcomes.
  • Utilized proper tools and materials to adhere to safety guidelines.

Boilermaker

Phalaborwa minning company
Phalaborwa , Limpopo
06.2006 - 09.2006
  • Interpreted blueprints, sketches, and specifications for each job.
  • Tightened or replaced bolts and gaskets to repair leaks.
  • Inspected equipment, structures and materials to identify cause of errors.
  • Identified issues and addressed each immediately with job foreman.
  • Ensured compliance with industry regulations through diligent adherence to codes and guidelines in all tasks performed.
  • Removed boiler casings, grades, handrails, manhole, and hole covers to facilitate access to boilers or other vessels for repair.
  • Used hand signals to notify crane operator to lift components to specific positions.
  • Inspected equipment and structures to determine scope of work (SOW).
  • Measured old structural parts or assemblies to determine dimensional requirements of replacements parts.
  • Achieved timely project completion by effectively managing resources, schedules, and deadlines while working on multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Adjusted and calibrated controls to enhance optimal efficiency.
  • Assembled and installed boilers, tanks and vats according to blueprints and specifications.
  • Utilized specialized tools and machinery to complete repairs and installation.
  • Ensured operational continuity, quickly responding to and resolving emergency repair situations.
  • Maximized boiler lifespan by identifying and addressing potential issues during routine inspections.
  • Used power hammers or weld pressure vessel tubes to achieve leakproof joints.
  • Upheld company reputation for excellence by consistently delivering high-quality workmanship that met or exceeded client expectations.
  • Coordinated movement of materials and equipment to job sites.
  • Reduced downtime in operations with meticulous maintenance and repair of boilers and steam systems.

Education

Certificate of Technical Studies - Boilermaker

Sir Val Duncan
Phalaborwa
05.2016

Timeline

Maintenance Planner CMMS:Sap

Sibanye Stillwater
07.2012 - Current

Major Maintenance Planner CMMS:Pragma

Foskor mine
09.2010 - 06.2012

Maintenance Planner CMMS:Sap

Exxaro base metals
12.2006 - 09.2009

Boilermaker

Phalaborwa minning company
06.2006 - 09.2006

Certificate of Technical Studies - Boilermaker

Sir Val Duncan
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