Maintenance Planner-Mombasa at WTS Energy

Job Description (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); WTS Energy, headquartered in the Netherlands and established in , is one of the leading Outsourcing & Workforce Management Companies to the Global Energy industry. WTS Supplies Manpower, Recruitment, Outsourcing Services in Africa, the Middle East, Europe and the Americas. WTS Energy works on all Energy projects, Oil & Gas and Renewables. We have access to the entire global skill pool of energy specialists and have local knowledge and associations in different regions for efficient operational support. We have registered offices in 17 countries such as Netherlands, UAE, Nigeria, Mozambique, Gabon, Jordan, Yemen, Iraq, Kurdistan, Germany, UK, Serbia, US, Canada, India, Malaysia, and Singapore. Specialties Oil and Gas Recruitment, Manpower Supply for Oil & Gas Industry, Project Recruitment Campaigns, Recruitment Process Outsourcing, Workforce Management, Employment Solutions for new regions, Operations Support, Contract Staffing, Permanent HireJob Responsibilities:Maintenance Planning and Execution: Handle all maintenance planning and execution functions in manufacturing plants, equipment, utilities, and facilities, ensuring compliance with ISO standards.Oversee installation, commissioning, operations, and maintenance activities Plant Operations and Process Improvement: Establish, plan, and optimize plant operations, identifying and implementing process improvement initiatives and activities.Lead innovation management efforts and direct initiatives to create value internally (operations efficiency/productivity) and externally with contractors/clients. Effectiveness and Efficiency Monitoring: Measure and monitor the effectiveness and efficiency of operational and maintenance processes.Provide advice on areas of improvement both internally and externally. Maintenance Efficiency Drivers: Identify, plan, develop, recommend, and execute key maintenance efficiency drivers.Support the establishment and optimization of day-to-day operational activities, including planning, directing, and overseeing maintenance operational policies, rules, and strategies. Maintenance Procedures and Quality Management: Develop and execute maintenance procedures and processes to support Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Good Production Practices (GPP), and the quality management system.Develop maintenance systems and strategies to drive a LEAN manufacturing and improvement culture, aiming to exceed customer expectations, reduce cycle time, and improve quality outcomes. Quality and Preventive Maintenance: Implement a proactive Quality by Design approach to all manufacturing and maintenance processes, services, and premises.Implement preventive maintenance systems and controls throughout the value chain to avoid problems and variability. Team Coordination and Development: Train, supervise, and coordinate an effective maintenance team, working cross-functionally with all departments.Implement tools, protocols, and reports to document maintenance activities thoroughly. Overall Equipment Efficiency: Ensure the availability, reliability, and efficiency of plant and equipment by focusing on overall equipment efficiency.Develop cost-saving proposals, conduct maintenance and operational costing and efficiency analysis. Preventive Maintenance and Scheduling: Formulate and establish a preventive maintenance master plan for all plant, equipment, utilities, and systems.Schedule, coordinate, and control all maintenance activities to ensure effective planning and execution. Maintenance Procedures and Software: Improve maintenance procedures and enhance the effectiveness of maintenance activities.Establish standard operating procedures, documentation, and work instructions related to maintenance functions.Utilize maintenance management software to optimize maintenance processes. Equipment Reliability and Monitoring: Reduce equipment breakdowns, extend equipment life span, and improve overall equipment efficiency.Conduct routine checks and monitoring of equipment, track anomalies, and control process parameters accordingly. Progressive Maintenance Outlook: Foster a progressive outlook in the maintenance department, adopting the latest techniques and advancements in production and maintenance technology.Strive to reduce or eliminate breakdowns and implement measures to keep pace with technology advancements. Job Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical/Electronic, or Mechatronic Engineering with a specialization in project planning.Minimum of 5 years of continuous experience as a maintenance/engineering planner in a manufacturing environment.Strong knowledge and experience in maintenance planning and execution, including installation, commissioning, operations, and maintenance of manufacturing plants, equipment, utilities, and facilities.Proven ability to establish, plan, and optimize plant operations and drive process improvement initiatives.Proficiency in developing and executing maintenance procedures to support quality management systems and regulatory requirements.Candidates must reside in Kenya and be eligible to work in the country.