Maintenance Planner
South32
- Decreased downtime for essential assets through creation and execution of detailed maintenance strategies.
- Generated and maintained purchase requisitions, notifications, and job cards using SAP.
Nomthandazo Morabe
Maintenance Planner
Three Rivers East,Vereeniging
Summary
Results-driven Maintenance Planner at South32 with expertise in work order management and maintenance strategies. Achieved significant reductions in downtime through effective scheduling and asset management. Strong collaborator with a proven ability to foster vendor relationships and enhance team performance, ensuring safety compliance and continuous improvement in operations.
Work History
Instrument Technician
South32
- Performed scheduled and planned installation and maintenance duties.
- Conducted preventive maintenance and troubleshooting.
- Reduced downtime by promptly diagnosing issues and providing effective solutions for instrument-related problems.
- Interpreted equipment manuals and schematics to determine corrective actions for repairs, calibrations, and installations.
- Calibrated combustion controls to meet appropriate safety standards.
- Ensured safety compliance by maintaining accurate records of instrument inspections, repairs, and calibrations.
- Improved overall system performance by carefully analyzing data from various instruments and making appropriate adjustments as needed.
- Enhanced equipment reliability by conducting routine maintenance and calibration of instruments.
- Promoted a culture of proactive problem-solving within the team by encouraging open discussion about challenges faced during daily work activities.
- Performed repair procedures on damaged instruments and sourced replacements from approved vendors.
- Increased production efficiency with diligent troubleshooting and repair of instrument malfunctions.
- Played a key role in the commissioning and decommissioning of instrumentation systems, ensuring a smooth transition between project stages.
- Mitigated potential hazards through strict adherence to safety protocols during all aspects of instrument installation, maintenance, and repair.
- Used PLC and PC S7 Siemens.
Process Operator
South32
- Supported new employee training, ensuring proper understanding of company policies and procedures.
- Contributed to a safe working environment by strictly adhering to safety guidelines and reporting potential hazards.
- Operated various types of machinery proficiently, adapting quickly to changing production requirements.
- Efficiently operated all equipment and machinery according to manufacturer instructions.
- Reduced downtime for maintenance by performing regular inspections and preventative measures.
- Collaborated on cross-functional teams, streamlining processes to improve overall productivity.
- Maintained compliance with health, safety, and environment practices.
- Operated an overhead crane
- Operated a Forklift
- Monitoring and controlling the furnace's operating parameters, such as temperature, pressure, and oxygen flow rates.2. Ensuring the safe and efficient operation of the furnace, including managing slag and metal tapping.3. Conducting regular inspections and maintenance tasks to prevent equipment failures and optimize performance.4. Collaborating with other teams, such as metallurgy and maintenance, to optimize process conditions and troubleshoot issues.5. Following standard operating procedures (SOPs) and safety protocols to prevent accidents and ensure a safe working environment.6. Recording and analyzing process data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
Education
Advanced Diploma in Safety Management
Vaal University of Technology
Vanderbijlpark, GautengSafety Management Diploma
Vaal University of Technology
Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng04.2024
Diploma N6 - Instrumentation
FET COLLEGE
VEREENIGING 05.2004
High School Diploma - Matric
Suncrest High School
Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng11.2000
Skills
Work order management
Work order preparation
Continuous improvement
Asset management
Scheduling techniques
Maintenance strategies
Schedule management
Cost estimation
Safety monitoring
Maintenance planning
Teamwork and collaboration
Vendor relationship management
Safety compliance
Time management abilities
Timeline
Maintenance Planner
South32
Instrument Technician
South32
Process Operator
South32
Advanced Diploma in Safety Management
Vaal University of Technology
Safety Management Diploma
Vaal University of Technology
Diploma N6 - Instrumentation
FET COLLEGE
High School Diploma - Matric
Suncrest High School