Production Engineer

SUMMARY:
Production Engineer required for a mine in the Brits area. (Surface and underground)

POSITION INFO:
Qualifications and experience:

• Grade 12
• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• GCC Mines and Works
• Registered with ECSA would be an advantage
• 3 - 5 Years’ experience as a Production Engineer (TMM and Winding Plant)
• No criminal record
• Must have own transport and a valid driver’s license
• Good general health and a certificate of fitness (Red Ticket)

• This is a D - Upper position in the Engineering department reporting to the Engineering Manager.
• Contributes to the development of the strategic mine plans and strategy.
• Develops, implements, and monitors engineering maintenance, risk and operational strategies and plans.
• Provides and oversees engineering services, infrastructure and equipment availability are adequate and maintained to meet operational goals.
• Leads and manages resources to deliver production targets and projects as required.
• Ensures compliance with all legal, environmental, occupational health and safety and risk management standards and best practices.
• Establishes and maintains strong relationships with relevant stakeholders
• Manages implements and contributes to continuous improvement and asset optimization initiatives and projects for engineering processes.
• Analysing problems or deficiencies and developing solutions to resolve them.
• Ensuring that products meet compliance with regulations.
• Organize, install and operate the mechanical equipment and systems at the mine site
• Supervise contractors, negotiate changes, control quality, measure work done, approve and accept works
• Lead or work on a team to ensure projects are completed on time and budget
• Play a leading role in ensuring safety, improving operational efficiency and quality, controlling production costs and minimizing effects on the environment
• Work cooperatively with other departments, engineering disciplines, project managers, supply chain and management to optimize production, reduce costs, solve problems and meet deadlines
• Make sure quality and safety standards are adhered to and integrated into the design
• Define subordinates’ accountabilities.
• Analytical skills for evaluating information carefully and solving problems
• Leads teams in the development of new products, solutions, and processes.
• Oversees project logistics and resource allocation.
• Strives to improve efficiency and sustainability of processes and product designs, and to reduce waste.
• Assures that processes meet quality and safety compliance guidelines.