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Maintenance Specialist Electrical

Samancor Chrome · Middelburg

Middelburg · On-siteFull-TimePosted Aug 8, 2026

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Job description

PURPOSE OF THE JOB To continuously improve the Asset Capability Assurance process in a safe manner, through Root Cause Failure Analysis on high frequency and high-cost breakdowns and analysing maintenance performance

Job Responsibilities SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT, RISK, QUALITY AND COMMUNITY

  • Identify and assess level of issue-based risk exposures in area of responsibility by considering exposures to business, financial, legal issues, people, equipment, material, environment, processes, etc.
  • Consider the level of risk, apply mitigation and implement control measures for residual risk (set objectives, minimum requirements, etc.)
  • Manage SHEQ compliance within the Process through effective use of the Toolbox
  • Utilise the Integrated Management System (IMS) to initiate, investigate and report SHEQ status

CUSTOMERS

  • Ensure Customer Satisfaction

BUSINESS PROCESSES Maintenance Support

  • Initiate task list reviews
  • Develop maintenance plans (frequencies, maintainable items)
  • Initiate plan review and review maintenance plans

Maintenance Data Analysis

  • Perform Pareto analyses, correlation analyses and report top 5 chronic losses
  • Interview production personnel w.r.t. trips and artisans w.r.t. repetitive trips

Solve Problems And Implement Solutions

  • Arrange RCFA investigation and facilitate the problem solving session
  • Analyse alternative solutions and recommend best solution/s based on:
  • HSEC impact
  • Cost - risk - benefit analysis on key equipment performance parameters
  • Cost benefit to the organisation
  • Recommend best solutions to problems through the change management process
  • Record actions arising from RCA
  • Monitor recurring failures related to implemented RCA's (KPI until close out)
  • Track Condition Monitoring (CM) results
  • Analyse equipment failure history
  • Log equipment problems identified for further action
  • Develop a list of clear problem statements and business cases for problems requiring RCA
  • Monitor and share Company-wide similarities / learning opportunities by using the Intranet Sites and SAP History
  • Monitor and advertise latest maintenance and technology developments
  • Develop, maintain and monitor adherence to maintenance standards and specifications

Work Analysis

  • Ensure the latest techniques are being applied with respect to NDT and condition monitoring
  • Advise in building reliability and maintainability in the design of new or modified equipment
  • Ensure sustained FLAC improvements

Contractor Management

  • Develop detailed scope of work for defined scope jobs

Rotables Management

  • Maintain Scope of Work data base (Specifications, Quality Plan, Witness points)

General

  • Approve and authorise workflow

GROWTH

  • Manage Continuous Improvement through Operational Excellence

Minimum Qualification And Experience

  • Degree or National Diploma in Electrical Engineering
  • Internal: 4 years’ relevant C-Upper experience gained in a heavy industrial environment
  • External: 6 years’ relevant experience gained in a heavy industrial environment (BOF, Steel Plant, DC Furnaces, Sub Arc Furnaces)
  • Computer Literacy (MS Office)

ADVANTAGEOUS

  • Driver’s License (minimum B/ Code 8)
  • Minimum of one year experience in a Supervisory or Management capacity
  • A recognized managerial qualification

Behavioural Competencies Required

  • Safety Leadership
  • Innovation
  • Planning, Organising & Control
  • Results Orientation
  • Problem Solving & Decision Making
  • Aligning Performance for Success
  • Relating & Networking
  • Change Leadership
  • Business Acumen

WORKPLACE COMPETENCIES Systems

  • Microsoft Programs
  • Samancor Chrome Systems (IMS, EBMS, Chromedoc, MES, Coupa, SAP)

Job Skills

  • Required training as per training matrix
  • Soft Skills as identified per department / level

Knowledge

  • Demonstrate an understanding of a Maintenance Specialist Electrical competencies for the Plant
  • Demonstrate an understanding of furnace, conveyors and raw material handling
  • Demonstrate an understanding of electrical standards and regulations

Working Conditions

  • Perform standby
  • Work overtime as and when required
  • Carry Legal appointment

Samancor Chrome shall apply the Employment Equity Principles as set out in the Company’s Employment Equity Policy. Samancor Chrome is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourages applications from all suitably qualified individuals. Closing Date: 16 August 2026 Kindly attach copies of relevant qualifications & documents together with CV #FM

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