Maintenance Coordinator with Mining & Smelter Expertise

SHUNMUGAM KUBENDRAN CHETTY

Maintenance Supervisor Maintenance Coordinator Mechanical Engineering Professional

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:

Highly accomplished Maintenance Supervisor and Mechanical Engineering professional with more than 28 years of experience across mining, smelting, heavy industrial, and manufacturing environments. Qualified with a National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Trade Test as a Fitter & Turner, and a Certificate in Business Management, with current studies towards a Bachelor of Business Administration.

Extensive experience leading multi-disciplinary maintenance teams, managing large-scale shutdowns, coordinating preventative and corrective maintenance programmes, and overseeing contractor and vendor performance in complex industrial operations. Demonstrated expertise in SAP Work Management, maintenance planning, reliability improvement, safety leadership, budget control, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Recognised for delivering operational excellence through strong leadership, strategic planning, effective stakeholder engagement, and a commitment to safety, reliability, and performance. Seeking to contribute extensive technical and management expertise to a progressive organisation within the mining, manufacturing, engineering, or heavy industrial sectors in New Zealand.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:

Hard Skills

Soft Skills

●Maintenance Planning and Scheduling

●Leadership and team management

●Shutdown Planning and execution

●Contractor and vendor management

●Preventative and predictive maintenance

●Coaching and mentoring

●Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and ICAM investigations

●Strategic problem solving

●Reliability-Centred Maintenance (RCM)

●Cross-functional collaboration

●Budget Control and cost optimization

●Communication and stakeholder engagement

●Condition-based Monitoring (CBM)

●Situational leadership

●Risk assessments and SHEQ compliance

●Conflict Management

●Resource allocation and workforce planning

●Adaptability and decision making

●Continuous improvement mindset

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS:

●Bachelor of Business Administration (Current Studies – 3rd Year)

UNISA

●National Diploma: Mechanical Engineering

Umfolozi College – Richtek 2010

●Middle Management Development Programme (MMDP)

Certificate in Business Management

Graduate Institute of Management and Technology 2007

●Trade Test – Artisan Fitter & Turner

Richards Bay Minerals 2000

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:

●SAP R/3 & 1SAP Work Management

●Electrical Multi-Skilling

●Project Management

●Train the Trainer Facilitation

●Maintenance Planning

●Occupation Hygiene Awareness

●Reliability Centred Maintenance (RCM)

●Hydraulic Maintenance and Fault Finding

●Root Cause Analysis (RCA)

●Laser Alignment

●ICAM Incident Investigation

●Environmental Awareness

●Six Sigma Yellow Belt

●Business Finance & Business Literacy

●Condition-Based Monitoring (CBM)

●MS Projects, Excel and Powerpoint

●Risk Management

●OSH ACT

●Safety for Supervisors

●MMDP - Middle Management development programme

●Legal Liability

●Zero harm/Incident Process

●Situational Leadership

●Safety observation and Coaching

●Conflict Management

●Codes of Practice

●Effective Supervision

●Defensive driving

●Working at Heights

●Basic fire training, basic lube training

●Confined Space Entry

●2.9.2 Training: Roles and Responsibilities

●Lockout Procedures

●Electrical Hazards Training

●First Aid Training

●Accident Investigation

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Maintenance Supervisor – Long Term Resource Contracts

SOUTH32 – Hillside Aluminium South Africa July 2021 – Present

Main Responsibilities:

●Manage long-term resource contractors across scaffolding, rigging and boilermaking disciplines.

●Ensure compliance with HSEC standards, company policies and legislative requirements.

●Provide leadership, coaching and support to contractor and vendor teams.

●Coordinate contractor engagement and supplier performance reviews.

●Implement contractor management strategies, policies and performance standards.

●Facilitate monthly service performance agreement meetings with contractors.

●Monitor contractor performance and continuous improvement initiatives.

●Promote safety culture and knowledge sharing through audit and incident learnings.

●Lead safety investigation and implement

corrective and preventative actions.

●Collaborate with operation teams to drive business performance and operational excellence.

Maintenance Supervisor

Heavy Mobile Workshop July 2020 – June 2021

Main Responsibilities:

●Supervised maintenance activities for heavy mobile equipment operations.

●Managed preventative and corrective maintenance activities.

●Coordinated maintenance resources to maximize equipment availability and reliability.

●Supported safety, quality and operational improvement initiatives.

Maintenance Coordinator

Carbon Plants September 2013 – June 2020

Main Responsibilities:

●Led multidisciplinary maintenance teams including Millwrights, Electricians, Instrumentation Technicians, fitters, Boilermakers, Diesel Mechanics, Auto Electricians and riggers.

●Managed SAP work management processes including notifications, work orders, purchase requisitions, reservations and BOM management.

●Planned and executed preventative, corrective, breakdown and shutdown maintenance activities.

●Coordinated local and international sourcing of maintenance spares and equipment.

●Managed maintenance operations across Carbon Plants, Anode Bake Furnaces, Rodding Shop, Bath Plant, Carbon Recycling, Gas Fume Treatment Centres, Harbour & Logistics, Casthouse, Laboratory and Heavy Mobile Equipment Workshop.

●Conducted safety audits and assured SHEQ compliance across all maintenance activities.

●Coordinated task scoping, scheduling, resource allocation and work execution.

●Supported reliability improvement programmes through failure analysis and root cause investigations.

●Controlled maintenance budgets and optimised labour utilisation to reduce costs.

●Developed risk assessment, method statements, job task analysis and safe world procedures.

●Collaborated with production teams to prioritise maintenance activities and improve plant performance.

●Contributed to improved plant availability, reliability and operation efficiency.

Maintenance Supervisor – North Maintenance

BHP Billiton – Hillside Aluminium South Africa December 2012 – August 2013

Main Responsibilities:

●Managed maintenance activities within the Bath Plant and Anode Recycling facilities.

●Ensured maintenance activities met safety, quality and production requirements.

●Led multidisciplinary maintenance teams and coordinated planned maintenance programmes.

●Supported operational improvement and equipment reliability initiatives.

Maintenance Supervisor

South Maintenance July 2011 – November 2012

Main Responsibilities:

●Supervised maintenance activities within Casthouse and Water Plant operations.

●Coordinated maintenance resources and shutdown activities.

●Maintained high safety standards and supported continuous improvement programmes.

●Ensured optimal equipment performance and plant reliability.

Maintenance Controller – Smelter & Mine Operations

Rio Tinto – Richards Bay Minerals South Africa August 2002 – June 2011

Main Responsibilities:

●Planned and coordinated maintenance activities across mining and smelting operations.

●Led teams of Fitters, Electricians, Boilermakers, Riggers, contractors, and specialist vendors.

●Managed shutdown planning, scheduling, resource allocation, and execution.

●Developed Gantt charts and coordinated major shutdown activities.

●Conducted root cause investigations and post-shutdown reviews.

●Reported on work order compliance, utilisation, and maintenance performance metrics.

●Managed maintenance budgets and optimised labour deployment.

●Administered SAP maintenance systems and maintenance reporting processes.

●Conducted safety audits and managed SHEQ compliance activities.

●Developed risk assessments, method statements, and safe work procedures.

Maintenance Artisan – Fitter & Turner

Rio Tinto – Richards Bay Minerals South Africa December 2000 – July 2002

Main Responsibilities:

●Performed maintenance, repairs, and fault-finding on mining and processing equipment.

●Supported preventative and breakdown maintenance activities.

Apprentice Fitter & Turner

Rio Tinto – Richards Bay Minerals South Africa February 1998 – November 2000

Main Responsibilities:

●Completed formal apprenticeship training in mechanical maintenance and fitting.

●Developed technical skills in maintenance, fault diagnosis, and equipment repairs.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:

●More than 28 years of progressive maintenance leadership experience within world-class mining and smelting operations.

●Successfully progressed from Apprentice Fitter & Turner to Maintenance Supervisor.

●Extensive experience managing large multidisciplinary maintenance teams and contractor workforces.

●Proven record coordinating major shutdowns and complex maintenance programmes.

●Advanced SAP Work Management expertise across SAP R/3 and 1SAP platforms.

●Strong background in maintenance reliability, RCA, ICAM investigations, and continuous improvement.

●Significant experience managing maintenance budgets, contractor performance, and operational risk.

●Demonstrated commitment to safety leadership, SHEQ compliance, and operational excellence.

INTERESTS & HOBBIES:

I enjoy playing pool and volleyball, as well as undertaking home renovation projects. These interests reflect my practical problem-solving abilities, teamwork, attention to detail, and commitment to continuous improvement both professionally and personally.

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