Maintenance Manager - GMR2.1

• Act as an advisor to senior management in delivery of value-added services and solutions for engineering & maintenance.
• Manage the maintenance of the food processing factory, including refrigeration, ice making, trio skinning machines, compressors, and associated equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and refrigeration faults across vessel and factory systems and implement effective corrective actions
• Develop, implement and monitor preventative maintenance schedules for fleet and factory assets
• Responsible for annual CapEx investment planning for the operational assets.
• Ensure compliance with statutory regulations, including SANS 10147, OHSA, SAMSA, HACCP, and NRCS requirements.
• Accountable for vessel drydock project management, in order to ensure that all fleet vessels are fully compliant with marine regulations.
• Serve as the appointed 1 responsible person for the factory in accordance with General Machinery Regulations.
• Lead, mentor and manage the maintenance team, including technical staff
• Manage the maintenance budget, monitor costs per cost centre, and implement cost-effective maintenance strategies.
• Plan and execute capital maintenance projects within budget and on schedule.
• Respond rapidly to equipment breakdowns to minimise production downtime.
• Coordinate with external contractors and service providers to ensure timely and quality repairs or installations.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, logs, and reports for both vessels and factory equipment.

• National Diploma Engineering, preferably mechanical.
• BTech degree would be advantageous.
• A minimum of 3 years' experience in a similar role, managing maintenance activities, planning, scheduling, contractor management, etc.
• Experience in a similar industry (food processing, marine, transportation, earth-moving equipment, etc.) would be advantageous for the candidate.
• Proficient in diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining industrial and marine mechanical and electrical
• Understanding of vessel propulsion systems, auxiliary machinery, and marine safety systems.
• Working knowledge of ammonia refrigeration plants, ice makers, and cold storage
• Skilled in fault-finding, troubleshooting, and implementing long-term corrective actions.
• Understanding of regulatory standards including SANS 10147, SAMSA regulations, OHSA (including GMR2.1),HACCP and NRCS.
• Ability to interpret technical diagrams, manuals, and maintenance documentation.
• Familiarity with maintenance management software for scheduling, tracking, and reporting.
• Knowledge of parts inventory control, equipment lifecycle planning, and asset register
• Deep understanding of safety protocols, risk assessments, and safe working practices in industrial environments.
• Ability to engage, oversee, and evaluate the performance of external service providers

• Analytical thinking
• Sound decision making
• Perform under pressure
• Good communication skills

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