UNIT MANAGER ENGINEERING : MINING

SUMMARY:
CLIENT in the MINING INDUSTRY requires the services of an UNIT MANAGER ENGINEERING at their plant in the FREE STATE as soon as possible

POSITION INFO:

Minimum Required Qualification:

• Degree or National Diploma in Electrical / Mechanical

The Appointee should:

• Have a Degree or National Diploma in Electrical / Mechanical
• Hold a Government Certificate of Competency – Mine Health & Safety Act 29 of 1996
• Have Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a relevant field
• Be a self-starter, motivated, be results orientated and pay attention to detail.
• Possess working knowledge of the BCEA / LRA
• Have Knowledge and understanding of the MHSA and OHSA Acts
• Advanced computer skills (MS Office )
• Apply problem solving strategies and research techniques to interpret and analyse data.
• Demonstrate integrity and above-average interpersonal abilities.
• Exhibit good oral and written communication skills in English
• Be prepared to work extended hours on an ad hoc basis
• Successfully undergo security screening
• Be declared medically fit for the position and environment, as determined by a risk based medical examination at a relevant Occupational Health Centre

Advantageous Qualifications:

• Registered as an Engineer to practice with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA), Association of Mine Resident Engineers (AMRE) or relevant professional body

Key Responsibilities:

• Appointment in accordance Regulation 2.13.1 or 2.13.3.1 for the Safe Maintenance and Operation of Machinery, in an Engineering Production environment on a deep level mine e.g Winders, Vertical shafts, pumping, refrigeration, conveyer belts, rail bound equipment, rolling stock, logistical management ore and material, box fronts, services planning repairs and installation amongst others but not limited too.
• Oversee all engineering work for effective functioning supporting deep level mining operations
• Ensuring legal compliance for the operation
• Ensure that preventative actions are implemented to ensure cost-effective maintenance programs.
• Identify, implement and manage policies, practices, systems and technologies
• Budget planning and financial control
• Resource capacity planning and development
• Quality control
• Ensure maintenance and construction to standards
• Ensure compliance with all legal, environmental, occupational health and safety and risk management standards and best practices
• Driving strategic engineering programmes and projects in line with the Group’s Policy

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