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Pieter Stadler

Pieter Stadler

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  • About me

    Senior Manager: Mechanical Maintenance - Nitro Business Unit at Sasol Secunda Chemical Operations, Fertilizers & Explosives

  • Education

    • Brackenfell High School

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      Senior Certificate / Matric

    • University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria

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      Bachelor of Engineering Honours [B.Eng Hons]

      Specialisation:Maintenance

    • University of Stellenbosch

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      Bachelor of Engineering [B.Eng] Mechanical Engineering

      Specialisation:Mechanical Engineering

    • University of South Africa/Universiteit van Suid-Afrika

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      Master Degree in Business Leadership [MBL]

  • Experience

    • Vaal Potteries

      Jan 1994 - Apr 1995
      Production Trainee

    • Pilkington Tiles

      May 1995 - Sept 1995
      Assistant Maintenance Manager

    • Betta Sanitary Ware

      Oct 1995 - Jun 1997
      Maintenance Manager

    • Sasol Polymers, Monomers Business

      Jul 1997 - Oct 2002
      Senior Mechanical Engineer - Technical Support Group

      Responsible for planning and executing all shutdown activities on four Monomer Units; leading an Engineer and two Technicians, and mentoring two Junior Engineers.Further supported projects including; Establishment of New Propylene Plant [ZAR 220 Mil] | Movement & Refurbishment of Centrifugal Compressor [ZAR 15 Mil] | Installation of Chiller Unit for Liquefying Propylene [ZAR 20 Mil] | Cooling Water Upgrade [ZAR 7.5 Mil] | Installation of New Transfer Line Exchangers [ZAR 3 Mil] | Installation of Re-Tray Distillation Column [ZAR 1.5 Mil] | Installation of New High-Pressure Steam Header [ZAR 1.2 Mil] | Several Smaller Projects and Plant Modifications. Show less

    • Sasol Polymers, Monomers Business

      Jul 1997 - Oct 2002
      Senior Mechanical Engineer | Section Lead - Mechanical Maintenance Group

      Responsible for day-to-day maintenance of four Monomer Plants [Ethylene & Propylene]; managing a Mechanical Maintenance Team in-line with all objectives, timelines and budgets.Directed special projects including; Installation of Two New Transfer Line Exchangers [ZAR 9 Mil].Supported special projects including; Scope Determination & Clarification for Revamp of Ethane Furnaces | Mechanical Engineer Responsible for Recommissioning of PPU2.

    • Sasol Synfuels Reliability Engineering

      Oct 2002 - Nov 2003
      Reliability Group Leader

      ­Coordinated Asset Management and Reliability Engineering activities across all of the Affiliates Departments [600 Staff].­Defined and implemented key Integrated Asset Management Programmes and Equipment Maintenance Strategies, across the appointed areas of responsibility.­Facilitated stabilisation of the CMMS System [SAP] across various units, and drove improvements to Work Management Structures.­Implemented core Asset Health Monitoring Systems.­Supported consistent asset reliability through deviation analysis / root cause analysis and rectification of recurring issues.­Measured and improved equipment Mean Time Between Failures.­Evaluated maintenance effectiveness and efficiency, identifying and implementing strategies to enhance maintenance operations. Show less

    • Sasol Polymers, Polypropylene Business

      Dec 2003 - May 2011
      Plant Maintenance Manager

      Accountable for planning and managing all aspects of plant maintenance for the Running Plant [PP1 – 230 000 Tons Per Annum], including bagging; as well as maintenance during commissioning of the New Plant [PP2 – 300 000 Tons Per Annum].Defined core maintenance strategy and oversaw implementation across all disciplines / departments.Implemented policies and procedures for achievement of asset management and operational excellence.­Administered a Capital Budget of ZAR 10 Mil and a Maintenance Budget of ZAR 100 Mil; planning and monitoring maintenance operations in-line with standards for optimal cost-effectiveness.­Developed and guided a multi-disciplinary Maintenance Team [Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation] of approximately 70 members.Facilitated creation and maintenance of a performance and values based culture targeted towards results-delivery and achievement.­Implemented advancement structures for individuals across all disciplines, supporting the training / progress of Direct Reports and mentoring of Engineers in Training.Ensured that all team members maintained progress in-line with individual personal development plans.­Sourced opportunities and built professional relationships with local and international Service Suppliers and OEM’s, negotiating beneficial contracts with OEM’s.­Drove improvement of equipment Mean Time Between Failures and Plant On-Line Time; with PP Business achieving Best Result during the 2008 ABB OPEX Audit.­Further enhanced maintenance operations by: Developing and employing new maintenance structures and new asset management approaches;Implementing SAP PM to improve asset management operations; Championing enhanced project synergy between maintenance and production;Establishing improved artisan proficiency & advancement criteria, and related training structures.[Kindly be advised, further details available upon request (Comprehensive CV)]. Show less

    • Sasol Synfuels, Steam & Water Utilities

      May 2011 - Feb 2013
      Divisional Maintenance Manager

      ­Key focus of maintenance activities was on the restoration of several units to nameplate capacity, re-instating full integrity.Equipment involved included; 2 Gas Turbine Units, 17 540-Ton Boilers, 4 Cooling Towers and several Boiler Feed Water Preparation Units.Administered a Maintenance Budget of ZAR 220 Mil, effectively sustaining expenditure in-line with the appointed budget.­Guided, motivated and performance managed a Mechanical Maintenance Team of approximately 200 members.­Subsequent to restoration: Completed all required Risk Based inspections;Reviewed and responded to Total Risk Assessments across all units;Developed and implemented Core Maintenance Strategy for all units;Implemented structural changes, securing a focused approach to maintenance operations;Improved Mean Time Between Failures on BFW Pumps, Cation / Anion Vessels, Mills and Drag Chains.As GMR2.1. maintained accountability for equipment integrity across the business, ensuring that sound safety and housekeeping practices were adhered to in all operating units and workshops. Show less

    • Sasol Technology Engineering Management

      Feb 2013 - Jun 2014
      Engineering Manager [Projects Basis]

      ­Responsible for Engineering Management of major projects; planning and directing the activities of all Engineering Disciplines towards timely, cost effective and high-quality achievement of project deliverables.Project 1: Fine Ash Dam 6 - Conceptualisation and Engineering of a New Tailings Dam to Accommodate Fine Ash from The Synfuels Plant.Project 2: Halvepan - Implementation of a Complex Lining System to Prevent Seepage of Contaminated Water.Sub-Projects: Engineering Support on Small Projects within The Water & Ash Units of Sasol Synfuels. Show less

    • Sasol Secunda Chemical Operations, Fertilizers & Explosives

      Jun 2014 - now
      Senior Manager: Mechanical Maintenance - Nitro Business Unit

      ­Facilitates Mechanical Maintenance service provision for the Sasol Nitro Business Unit, a chain of plants supporting the Ammonia Value Chain, including; Nitric Acid, Ammonium Nitrate, Ammonium Sulphate, Limestone Ammonium Nitrate, Explosives and Utilities.­Formulates core maintenance strategy and implements planned activities across various areas, providing service inclusive of daily operations support and preventative maintenance initiatives.­Develops and implements detailed Maintenance and Work Management Systems, for use across the business.­Administers a Maintenance Budget of ZAR 180 Mil, effectively sustaining expenditure in-line with the appointed budget.­Directs, motivates and manages a Mechanical Maintenance Team of approximately 100 Members.Recruits relevant talent and champions the development of necessary skills, in support of meeting strategic objectives.­Serves as Chairman and Management Representative in Partnership Forum with Unions.Engages productively with employees and Labour Forums, championing extensive relationship building / strengthening initiatives.­Maintains accountability for equipment integrity, as GMR2.1, across the entire business - ensuring that sound safety and housekeeping practices are adhered to in all operating units and workshops.­Identifies and leads implementation of various initiatives in support of on-going enhancement of plant integrity and process safety.Leads requisite implementation of Behaviour Based Safety [BBS] Standards.­Additionally, served as Interim Production Manager for the period of 1-year, supporting business turnaround across several areas in order to secure sustainability of operations and reduce value chain risk. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Governmemt Certificate of Competence

      Department of Labour
      Jan 2001

    • Certified Maintenance and Reliability Practitioner

      SMRP
      Nov 2003

    • Professional Engineer

      Engineering Council of South Africa
      Jan 2001

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Pieter Stadler
      Additional Leadership Roles: - ­Present: Product Development Entrepreneur­2003 to 2011: Governing Body Member - GoedeHoop Primary School | Governing Body Member - High School Secunda
    • Awarded to Pieter Stadler
      Key Career Highlights: Sasol Polymers [Polypropylene Business]: - Plant Maintenance Manager­Received two Top Gun Awards for Living the Sasol Values.­Supported successful commissioning of a New Plant [PP2] in December 2007 / January 2008, leading maintenance activities during establishment of the Plant - concurrent to regular maintenance leadership on PP1.­Facilitated PP Business in achieving the highest accolade in Sasol, the Badger Award for Safety [2007], as well as the highest audit result in Sasol for Operations Excellence [with… Show more Plant Maintenance Manager­Received two Top Gun Awards for Living the Sasol Values.­Supported successful commissioning of a New Plant [PP2] in December 2007 / January 2008, leading maintenance activities during establishment of the Plant - concurrent to regular maintenance leadership on PP1.­Facilitated PP Business in achieving the highest accolade in Sasol, the Badger Award for Safety [2007], as well as the highest audit result in Sasol for Operations Excellence [with culture and reliability approach mentioned as highlights].­Supported the Polypropylene Team in achieving the prestigious Bateleur Award for the Best Production Team in Polymers.­Supported achievement of; A Yearly Production Record [233607 Tons].Monthly Production Records [31 & 30 Days] | and 3 Daily Records [Setting a New Record of 809 Tons Per Day].­Recorded yearly plant utilization at 93%, and enabled the lowest yearly second quality of 2.3%.­Achieved a Recordable Case Rate of 0 between 2006 and 2008.­As GMR2.1. played a vital role in revitalising the Leopard Process in Behaviour Based Safety, maintaining a contact rate continuously above 2 and observer participation at 100%.­Greatly improved morale within the Maintenance Team via; Re-instating the PP Business Quarterly Newsletter [Polivaria].Championing project synergy to improve culture and break down silos between departments | Initiating the PP Business Values Cup Annual Soccer Event [Team Building].­Requested to define Artisan Proficiency and Advancement Criteria for all functional disciplines within Sasol CBP3. Show less
    • Awarded to Pieter Stadler
      Key Career Highlights: Sasol Secunda [Nitro Business Unit]: - Senior Manager: Mechanical Maintenance ­Facilitated turnaround of plants in poor maintenance condition, bringing them back to standard post Project Phoenix.­Received the 2018 Sasol Operations Team Award. ­Reduced quality complaints substantially across the 2016 / 2017 financial years, to a projected savings of ZAR 24 Mil.­Reduced injuries from 11 in the 2015 financial year, to 0 during the 2018 financial year.Maintained a Recordable Case Rate of 0 during… Show more Senior Manager: Mechanical Maintenance ­Facilitated turnaround of plants in poor maintenance condition, bringing them back to standard post Project Phoenix.­Received the 2018 Sasol Operations Team Award. ­Reduced quality complaints substantially across the 2016 / 2017 financial years, to a projected savings of ZAR 24 Mil.­Reduced injuries from 11 in the 2015 financial year, to 0 during the 2018 financial year.Maintained a Recordable Case Rate of 0 during the 2018 financial year.­Improved production rates, predictability, stability and throughput on all plants.­Drove quality enhancement of a LAN Product, resulting in brand improvement within the marketplace.­Established new NPR for the LAN Plant.­Enabled complete control via improvement of Effluent Dam Operations. Show less
    • Awarded to Pieter Stadler
      Key Career Highlights: Sasol Synfuels [Steam & Water Utilities]: - Divisional Maintenance Manager­Directed the restoration of U244 to a unit that produced in specification, improving availability and reliability to such an extent that the unit ran for 200 days without being a bottleneck in Synfuels.­Condensed committed costs from ZAR 126 Mil down to ZAR 36 Mil within the first year of service.­Reduced statutory equipment maintenance outstanding rates from 129 to 45.­Improved safety performance from 9 Recordable Cases in the… Show more Divisional Maintenance Manager­Directed the restoration of U244 to a unit that produced in specification, improving availability and reliability to such an extent that the unit ran for 200 days without being a bottleneck in Synfuels.­Condensed committed costs from ZAR 126 Mil down to ZAR 36 Mil within the first year of service.­Reduced statutory equipment maintenance outstanding rates from 129 to 45.­Improved safety performance from 9 Recordable Cases in the first year of service, to 3 Recordable Cases in the last year of service.­Boosted the Behaviour Based Safety observations from 55% to 94.3%.­Enhanced use of Integrated Management Systems / Intelligent Maintenance Systems from 82% to 99%.­Reduced open Mechanical Management of Change orders from 894 to 620.­Greatly improved morale within the Mechanical Maintenance Team, via visible leadership and execution of team building initiatives [Mechanical Maintenance Soccer Tournament, CSI - Maintenance of an Orphanage in Embalenhle]. Show less