Maintenance Planner/Supervisor

In brief

**Overview** This role is for a Maintenance Planner/Supervisor at MECS, initially offered on a contract basis with the potential for team growth. The position requires a Mechanical Engineer with essential experience in maintenance within process plants, specifically in minerals, metals, or similar heavy industries. **What you will do** * Ensure plant and equipment availability and execute preventative maintenance aligned with production outcomes. * Organize, schedule, and manage repairs and the overall maintenance strategy to maintain high availability of plant and equipment. * Manage work orders using a CMMS system. * Identify required spare parts or specialized tools for identified repair work. * Ensure relevant instructions are carried out and work is completed through effective communication. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Mechanical Engineer qualification. * 3-5 years of hands-on tools experience post-qualification. * Essential maintenance background. * Experience in process plants (minerals/metals/or similar heavy industry). * Hands-on experience as a Maintenance Planner/Supervisor within a process plant or similar large industry application. * Ability to organize, schedule, and manage repairs and maintenance strategy to ensure high availability of plant and equipment. * Ability to identify spare parts or specialized tools needed for repair work. * Good communication skills to ensure relevant instructions are carried out and work completed. * Computer literate, essential with Excel and CMMS system for Work Order Management. **Who should apply** An ideal candidate is a qualified Mechanical Engineer with 3-5 years of hands-on tools experience post-qualification, possessing an essential maintenance background, particularly in process plants such as minerals, metals, or other heavy industries. They should have hands-on experience as a Maintenance Planner/Supervisor, with strong abilities in organizing, scheduling, and managing maintenance to ensure high plant and equipment availability. The candidate must be computer literate, proficient with Excel and CMMS for work order management, capable of identifying necessary spare parts and specialized tools, and a good communicator. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/maintenance-planner-supervisor-mecs-pty-ltd Source: myjobmag

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• At least 3 years of experience.

• Microsoft Excel

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