Senior Planner - Newcastle

Job category: Engineering, Technical, Production and Manufacturing

Location: Newcastle

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: No

Introduction

Part of the worldwide ArcelorMittal group with an industrial presence in 27 countries, ArcelorMittal South Africa Limited is the largest steel producer on the African continent, with a production capacity of 5 million tonnes of liquid steel per annum. Both flat and long steel is produced in hundreds of grades and specifications. Steel is as relevant as ever to the future success of our world. As one of the only materials to be completely reusable and recyclable, it will play a critical role in building the circular economy of the future. Steel will continue to evolve, becoming smarter, and increasingly sustainable. At ArcelorMittal, our goal is to help build a better world with smarter steels.

Responsibilities:

• Lead planning office
• Utilise CMMS computer software and other computer applications to support the maintenance function
• Make field inspections and determine appropriate job work scopes
• Develop work plans for maintenance jobs with necessary information to allow efficient scheduling, assignment and execution of maintenance work
• Create, use and maintain plant history and other technical files to include information in current job plans to anticipate and avoid job delays (all information must be captured on SAP)
• Perform purchasing duties as required
• Stage materials and special tools as required
• Evaluate job feedback to improve future work
• Keep familiar with current safety, health, environmental rules and regulations
• Provide technical assistance as required for maintenance personnel
• Prepare reports as required
• Control cost expenditure (SAP and PowerBI access)
• Sub store control inventory control (Spares, PPE, etc.)
• Training and Development
• Required to work overtime and standby duty
• Re-co equipment inspections and follow-ups not handled by progress team
• Drive overdue issues reporting from weekly zones
• MTR led the weekly discussions with the teams

Qualifications:

• National Diploma (NQF 6/10) in Engineering
• Preferably a Structured Junior Management Development Program

Experience and Requirements:

• Computer literate with application of SAP, Microsoft Office, MS Projects, PIVOT etc.
• Knowledge of methods, materials, tools and equipment in the maintenance of Coating Plants
• Knowledge of safety hazards and appropriate precautions applicable to work assignments
• Knowledge of the Roll and Shearblade services plants and responsible areas
• Able to apply technical knowledge to determine equipment problems and appropriate solutions in swiftly developing job plans
• Able to communicate clearly and concisely in written and verbal form
• Able to maintain effective working relationships with other personnel including operators, vendors, contractors, subordinates, peers and supervisors
• Able to read, interpret and apply information from files, drawings, catalogues, reports and manuals
• Able to wear all PPE and execute all physical duties within the office as well as on the plant
• Must have a valid driver\’s license

Personal Attributes:

• Safety conscious
• Able to work in a team
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Able to work under pressure
• Able to work on heights, in dust, heat and gas areas

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