Section Engineer (Mining)

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

• Compliance with all safety regulations as set out in the mines policies
• Produce a risk register for the engineering function with risk ratings
• Maintenance Management
•  Initiate and monitor actions to comply with the company maintenance management policy
•  Prepare an annual maintenance budget and comply with it
• Life cycle costing (LCC) should be put in place and monitored on a real time basis to ensure accurate forecasting of component replacement
•  Ensure that the engineering workshop is equipped with tools and equipment to enable subordinates to work safely and maintain good engineering standards
•  Produce root cause failure analysis (RCFA’s) for repetitive breakdowns and premature failures
• Labour Management
•  Manage roles and responsibilities of subordinates
• Define labour structure and ensure vacancies are filled within reasonable time
• Pro-active management of conflict and disciplinary and grievance actions and monitor trends
• Put in place a system to initiate and monitor on site suppliers and/or contractors
• Minimum Requirements:
  ? National Senior Certificate
  ? Valid drivers’ licence
  ? Engineering Degree / Diploma
  ? GCC Compliance ticket is compulsory
  ? At least 5 years’ relevant experience in a supervisory role in an open cast mining environment
  ? Proven Experience with Heavy Earth Moving Equipment
  Knowledge / Competencies /Abilities:
  ? Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
  ? PC proficient including Microsoft Office
  ? The ability to work under pressure with strict deadlines
  ? Must be well organised and system orientated
  ? Must understand problem solving techniques and the application thereof
  ? Proven leadership ability 

 

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