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Mechanical Supervisor (South Africa) Jobs in Northern Cape, South Africa at Acwa Operations
Title: Mechanical Supervisor (South Africa)
Company: Acwa Operations
Location: Northern Cape, South Africa
What we need?
Mechanical Supervisor will execute and supervise all preventive and corrective mechanical maintenance through the Artisans and related employees, monthly / annual outages and overhauling work activities on plant mechanical equipment, safely, efficiently and effectively.
Responsibilities:
Maintenance Execution & Planning
- Assigns and executes corrective maintenance jobs as directed by the Maintenance Manager
- Coordinates and supervises maintenance activities through CMMS (SAP)
- Supports execution of corrective and planned maintenance in line with the annual maintenance schedule
- Reviews work orders, verifies site requirements (safety, materials, manpower, services), and ensures optimal resource utilization
- Coordinates with the Maintenance Planner to prioritize, schedule, and assign daily jobs
- Ensures early preparation and readiness of all daily maintenance activities
- Leads mechanical maintenance activities during plant commissioning and startup
Supervision & Leadership
- Supervises, directs, and coordinates mechanical maintenance personnel in assigned areas
- Provides technical guidance for safe troubleshooting and repair activities
- Supervises subcontractors to ensure quality, safety, and workmanship during maintenance and shutdowns
- Ensures attendance and participation in daily toolbox talks
- Conducts daily job observations to ensure safe and correct work execution
Records, Reporting & Systems
- Maintains maintenance logs, equipment history, records, and files for assigned areas
- Ensures daily updating of operating and maintenance logbooks
- Prepares maintenance reports and correspondence as required
- Maintains mechanical maintenance KPIs on a weekly basis
- Maintains vehicle inspection log sheets daily
- Ensures calibration certificates for statutory tools are valid and up to date
Safety, Health & Environment (SHE)
- Identifies and controls hazards in assigned work areas
- Ensures environmental aspects are monitored and operational controls are followed
- Reports deviations in the Integrated Management System (IMS)
- Reports incidents, near misses, and emergencies promptly
- Maintains safety, quality, and housekeeping standards in workshops and job areas
- Conducts monthly audits of maintenance tools and artisan toolboxes
- Ensures safety representatives’ logbooks are properly maintained
- Attends monthly section safety meetings and statutory safety meetings chaired by Plant Management
Personnel Management & Development
- Identifies competency gaps among subordinates and implements corrective actions
- Conducts annual performance evaluations and manages quarterly performance contracts
- Compiles and manages personnel development plans
- Provides on-the-job training (OJT) and evaluates trainee performance
- Manages attendance, leave, overtime, rest periods, and standby rosters for mechanical artisans
- Ensures subordinates are trained and competent to perform assigned tasks
Materials, Spares & Budget Control
- Maintains accurate spare parts inventory and equipment history
- Prepares purchase requisitions for spares and consumables within budget constraints
- Ensures availability of critical spares through coordination with stores
- Manages section budgets related to manpower, spares, and materials
- Controls stock holding, usage accuracy, and availability at all times
Communication & Coordination
- Maintains effective communication with the Maintenance Manager on job progress and technical issues
- Attends daily production meetings and other coordination meetings as required
- Supports project teams by providing mechanical input to improve safety, accessibility, and maintainability
Attributes:
- Strong awareness of Quality, Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S), and Environmental Management Systems principles
- Sound knowledge of applicable legal and regulatory requirements
- Competent in Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA)
- Experienced in Environmental Aspect and Impact Assessment
- Knowledgeable in waste identification, classification, handling, and disposal procedures
- Familiar with emission monitoring requirements and practices
- Proven ability to lead and supervise a maintenance team
- Excellent communication skills in English (written and verbal)
- Computer literate with proficiency in standard office applications
- Ability to use SAP as an end user
Who will fit:
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in Mechanical Maintenance in power generation plants.
- N6, Trade Tested (Qualified) Mechanical Artisan OR any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
- South African national is preferred
About ACWA Operations
The Operations unit of ACWA, providing high quality O&M (Operation & Maintenance) services for power production and water desalination projects, regionally and globally.
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