Engineer

Our client in the mining industry is currently recruiting for a engineer (D upper) Purpose of the Job :

To drive the overall management, direction and continuous improvement of the Asset Capability Assurance process in a safe manner, through clearly defined strategies and objectives for maintenance of plant, equipment, facilities and shutdowns

Minimum Qualifications And Experience

B.Eng./BSc. (Eng.) Degree or Technikon Diploma
Government Certificate of Competency
MBL / MBA will be advantageous
Professional registration with ECSA will be advantageous
6 years relevant experience, preferably 2 years managerial

Experience

Skills:

TMM
Conveyor Belt

Knowledge

Opencast Mines
Plant and Underground

Job Responsibilities : SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT AND QUALITY:

Identify and assess level of issue-based risk exposures in area of responsibility by considering exposures to business, financial, legal issues, people, equipment, material, environment, processes, etc.
Consider the level of risk, apply mitigation and implement control measures for residual risk (set objectives, minimum requirements, etc.)
Manage SHEQ compliance within the Process through effective use of the Toolbox
Utilise the Integrated Management System (IMS) to initiate,

investigate and report SHEQ status;

People

Manage the Department by:

Ensure an enabling climate/culture
Manage labour stability by minimising labour turnover
Ensure labour is in line with budget, HDSA and Female targets
Manage performance against set targets and competencies and ensure IDPs are linked to performance results and implemented
Conduct career discussions. Implement actions with identified talent
Ensure discipline is maintained (absenteeism, lateness, overtime, misconduct, etc.)
Coach and counsel people to ensure improved performance levels
Conduct recruitment interviews.

Customers

Define Service Level Agreements with plant production personnel.
Put systems and controls in place that will ensure that the equipment is maintained at specified performance and within prescribed technical & legal requirements.
It must permit a safe and environmentally acceptable operation
Meet the required production-rated capacity at minimum life cycle costs.

Business Processes

Maintenance Support:

Define equipment criticality using a risk matrix
Define and manage the overall maintenance strategy for the Mine.

Solve Problems And Implement Solutions

Ensure that outcomes of RCAs are evaluated for their business case, implemented as applicable and are sustainable
Select equipment vendors as per maintenance standards.

Work Execution

Perform planned job observations
Document and review the maintenance strategy on an annual basis to ensure that it is aligned with the business plan
Ensure strict adherence to maintenance work management principles (percent planned work, adherence to schedule, number of breakdowns, number of proactive requests) to obtain maximum plant availability at minimum maintenance cost per unit produced
Manage the Engineering Assets to ensure that they produce at their designed capacity and are periodically refurbished to their original condition to ensure optimal life
Ensure strict adherence to the relevant engineering standards and specifications
Periodically audit the asset and documentation to obtain maximum standardisation of spares and new plant installations on the site.

Work Analysis

Interrogate non-published reports standard
Investigate & communicate Commercial Exceptions
Follow up warranty claims on component failures on high criticality equipment.

Growth

Manage Continuous Improvement through Operational Excellence
Foster a climate of continuous improvement in the maintenance team
Develop the capability of the maintenance organization for the plant and Mine.

Shareholder Value

Prepare Maintenance budget per equipment
Prepare, consolidate and monitor Maintenance budget and monitor over / under maintenance
Action variances of actual to planned costs.

Competencies Required