Production and Distribution: Maintenance Planner – Water Utilities Corporation

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Closing date

05 January 2023

VACANCY: MAINTENANCE PLANNER X 1

Water Utilities Corporation (WUC) is one of the leaders in the water supply industry in the region and strives to be the best internationally. The Corporation prides itself in employing the best human resource capital available to effectively deliver on its mandate and ultimately attain its aspirations.  WUC would like to invite suitably qualified individuals who wish to join an employer of choice and meet the profile, to apply to be considered for the below position based at Selibe-Phikwe, Francistown, Lobatse and Gaborone.

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Maintenance Planner

Position Purpose

Responsible preparation of maintenance scheduling for all Maintenance disciplines for the Business Centre plant and equipment in order to improve efficiency of maintenance programs, maximize availability of plant and equipment for continuity of water and waste water services in the most cost effective manner, in accordance with environmental standards and safe working practices

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Position Key Responsibilities

Develop and coordinate maintenance work flow processes and monitor manpower utilization and task execution effectiveness

Develops, updates, and manages detailed databases and reports on maintenance plans, progress and quality review.

Develop weekly schedules for preventative maintenance activities (Maintenance Plans for RCM, statutory inspections, condition monitoring, other routines) to ensure reliability and availability of operational assets

Ensure equipment and assets are captured and input in CMMS including creation of asset control numbers, location, specifications, description, transfers, and change of status.

Draw maintenance plans for preventive maintenance in accordance with manufacturers’ recommendations.

Liaise with records Business Centre Record Administrator for management of Maintenance manual and Manufacture literature.

Confirm availability of manpower, materials for planned maintenance works

Is responsible for providing technical support to various departments by maintaining accurate database records for the computerized maintenance management system

Provide information through the generation of weekly and monthly reports indicating performance areas such as labour utilization, Mean Time to Repair (MTTR), compliance to schedule and backlog

Updates SAP PM Module through correct and timeous completion of the feedback process (job ticket completion)

Minimize work flow process delays by coordinating with the Supply Chain Management to ensure timely availability of spares and materials for all planned and scheduled jobs

Complies with functional/practice policies

Live and exemplify the Corporate values.

Drive a high performance culture.

Promote 360 feedback within the unit.

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Position Outcome and Measures

• Maintenance Plans and Schedules
• Plant Equipment and availability
• Integrity of data and control of SAP PM Module
• Coordinated Maintenance Activities
• Customer Satisfaction
• Maintain Asset Register

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Qualification and Experience

Qualifications

• Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, Control and instrumentation or any engineering related field
• Registered with Engineering Registration Board (ERB)
• Valid Practising Certificate

Experience

• Direct Entry.
• valid drivers licence (class B)

Competencies

Remuneration

Remuneration

Salary: An attractive Salary Package commensurate to the market

Leave: 25 working days per annum

Pension: A Contributory Pension Scheme (16.5% WUC and 4% Employee)

Other Benefits

Group Life Assurance (24-hour coverage)

100% paid by the Corporation towards Medical Aid

Additional Information

Interested Botswana citizens should address their cover letter to:

Human Resource Director

Water Utilities Corporation

Private Bag 00276

Gaborone

AND

Attach a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (C.V), certified copies of certificates, National Identity Card (Omang) as well as professional references and names and addresses of two referees.

NB: Cover letter, certificates, identity card (omang), and references should be scanned as one document and uploaded with the cover letter.

Only shortlisted candidates will be responded to.

No Physical applications will be accepted.