GCC Mining Engineer

SUMMARY:
Our client is seeking an experienced GCC Mining Engineer to lead engineering maintenance activities and ensure the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of plant equipment. This role carries a legal engineering appointment and is responsible for driving equipment availability, planned maintenance, compliance, and continuous improvement within a plant environment. The Section Engineer is responsible for establishing and maintaining engineering standards, policies, and maintenance strategies to ensure optimal plant performance. The role oversees the installation, modification, inspection, testing, quality control, and maintenance of plant and machinery while ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and engineering best practices.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities: Lead and coordinate planned and preventative maintenance activities. Ensure plant and equipment achieve high levels of operational availability. Monitor equipment performance and respond urgently to breakdowns to minimise downtime. Coordinate daily maintenance activities with the Plant Foreman and Service Supervisors. Develop and manage daily job plans and maintenance schedules. Implement OEM and preventative maintenance programmes. Identify equipment defects and implement corrective actions. Drive continuous improvement and cost-saving initiatives. Maintain accurate engineering maintenance records and equipment history. Review, verify, and approve service reports and job cards. Ensure engineering documentation is updated and maintained. Verify stock issues and ensure incorrect issues are returned. Submit weekly maintenance schedules to procurement to ensure timely availability of tools, consumables, and spare parts. Ensure full compliance with Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHEQ) standards and legislation. Promote and enforce safe working practices. Ensure employees comply with PPE requirements. Conduct regular inspections to verify work quality and safety compliance. Ensure maintenance activities meet company and client quality standards. Lead, coach and develop engineering personnel. Conduct performance management and skills development initiatives. Chair disciplinary processes where required. Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement. Ensure accurate HR-related documentation, including: Timesheets Leave records Overtime records Training documentation Disciplinary records Liaise daily with Operations and Production Management regarding: Plant availability Equipment breakdowns Maintenance priorities Budget requirements Conduct daily and weekly maintenance meetings. Monitor maintenance costs against budget. Maintain excellent housekeeping standards within workshops and engineering areas. Communicate maintenance schedules to relevant stakeholders in advance. Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability and operational efficiency. Perform additional engineering duties as required by management. Requirements: Qualifications N6 Diploma in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or BTech \/ BSc Engineering (Electrical or Mechanical) Government Certificate of Competency (GCC) - Mines and Works Experience Minimum 5 years' experience as a legally appointed Section Engineer within a mining or mineral processing plant environment. Proven experience managing engineering maintenance teams. Strong knowledge of preventative and planned maintenance systems. Experience working in heavy industrial or mining operations. Knowledge and Skills Strong technical knowledge of mining and coal processing plant equipment. Sound understanding of engineering maintenance principles. Knowledge of statutory mining and engineering legislation. Excellent planning and organisational skills. Strong leadership and people management abilities. Ability to coach, mentor, and develop technical teams. Financial awareness, including maintenance budgeting and cost control. Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills. Computer literacy with experience using engineering maintenance systems (CMMS).