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SUMMARY
JOB TITLE : Senior Maintenance Planning Engineer - Fixed Plant Maintenance
JOB FUNCTION : Engineering & Maintenance
JOB LEVEL : Engineer
REPORTS TO : Engineering & Maintenance Planning
Superintendent
START DATE : Immediate Hire
INDUSTRY : Mining
EMPLOYMENT TYPE : Full-time
WORKING HOURS : 7 AM to 7 PM (GMT)
LOCATION : Wassa, Ghana
DATE LISTED : November 9, 2024
CORPORATE PROFILE
Our client, a reputable mining firm is seeking an experienced Senior Maintenance Planning Engineer to lead and optimize maintenance strategies for fixed plant equipment in the mining industry, ensuring reliability and efficiency.
ROLE DESCRIPTION AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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Lead the planning, scheduling, and coordination of all maintenance shutdowns in the gold processing plant and pastefill plant.
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Develop detailed shutdown plans, including resource allocation, task prioritization, timelines, and risk management strategies.
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Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless execution of shutdown activities, minimizing downtime and ensuring the timely completion of all tasks.
Maintenance Planning and Scheduling: -
Oversee the development and implementation of preventive maintenance (PM) programs, ensuring they are aligned with best practices and industry standards.
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Manage the work order lifecycle from creation to completion, ensuring accurate and timely execution of maintenance tasks.
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Utilize CMMS (Pronto Xi) to optimize maintenance planning and scheduling processes, ensuring data accuracy and system integrity.
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Analyze maintenance data to identify trends, optimize PM schedules, and improve equipment reliability.
Project Planning and Coordination: -
Lead the planning and coordination of engineering projects, including new installations, upgrades, and modifications within the processing plant and pastefill plant.
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Develop detailed project schedules, resource plans, and cost estimates, utilizing project management tools such as Oracle Primavera Cloud.
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Coordinate with project stakeholders to ensure that projects are completed on time, within scope, and within budget.
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Monitor project progress, manage risks, and implement corrective actions as needed to ensure project success.
Maintenance Systems and Work Management: -
Oversee the implementation and continuous improvement of maintenance planning systems, including PM programs and work management setups.
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Ensure that all maintenance activities are accurately documented in the CMMS (Pronto Xi), and that the system is fully utilized for tracking work orders, spare parts, and maintenance history.
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Develop and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor the effectiveness of maintenance planning and scheduling activities.
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Oversee the implementation and continuous improvement of maintenance planning systems, including PM programs and work management setups.
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Ensure that all maintenance activities are accurately documented in the CMMS (Pronto Xi), and that the system is fully utilized for tracking work orders, spare parts, and maintenance history.
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Develop and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor the effectiveness of maintenance planning and scheduling activities.
Reporting and Documentation: -
Prepare and present regular reports on maintenance planning performance, project progress, and shutdown outcomes.
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Ensure all maintenance planning and project documentation is accurate, up-to-date, and accessible to relevant stakeholders.
Safety, Security, Health and Environment (SHE) -
Comply with all SHE policies, procedures, and regulations, ensuring a safe working environment.
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Participate in safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments as required.
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Promote a culture of safety within the team, encouraging proactive identification and management of risks.
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Ensure all planning and execution activities are conducted with the highest regard for health, safety, and environmental standards.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
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Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
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A minimum of 10 years of experience maintenance planning and scheduling, with at least 5 years in a senior or supervisory role.
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Extensive experience in shutdown planning and coordination within a mining or heavy industrial environment.
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Proven experience in shutdown planning, project management, and work management systems.
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Demonstrated ability to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
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Strong technical knowledge of gold processing plants, pastefill plants, and related equipment and infrastructure.
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Additional certifications in maintenance planning, project management, or related disciplines are a plus.
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Professional Engineering (PE) license or equivalent certification.
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Sectional Engineer Certification by MinCom
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Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is an asset.
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Valid driver's license.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
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Advanced planning and scheduling skills with a strong understanding of maintenance best practices.
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Proficiency in CMMS (Pronto Xi preferred) and project management tools (Oracle Primavera Cloud preferred).
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Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills.
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Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
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Analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on continuous improvement.
SALARY AND BENEFITS
Competitive according to industry standards
APPLICATION MODE
Please e-mail your CV & Cover Letter to us at jobs@kusiconsulting.com with the subject 'Senior Maintenance Planning Engineer - Fixed Plant Maintenance '.
Please ensure that your CV demonstrates how your experience‚ skills and abilities meet the selection criteria set out above.
We will ONLY contact candidates who meet our criteria for the above role description.
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