Engineering Supervisor – Mechanical

Introduction

This position will be based at a site close to Aggeneys in the Northern Cape.

Description

The purpose of this position is to ensure that Mechanical Maintenance and Services are provided in line with organisational and client requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities • Investigate, diagnose problems and breakdowns to determine resource requirements and order spares according to Company procedures
Perform inspections in accordance with the Mine Health and Safety Act regulations and analyse breakdowns of previous shift
Supervise subordinates in their daily activities to ensure that maintenance is done according to organisational standards and requirements
Co-ordinate and monitor equipment availability to ensure adherence to production parameters
Continuously analyse equipment efficiencies to recommend or implement improvements and changes to maximise operations
Communicate equipment information and changes to relevant stakeholders to minimise production delays
Ensure that all installations and equipment are safe and in good working order after task completion
Attend to breakdowns immediately to minimize down time
Determine work schedules in conjunction with other Engineering / Process teams to ensure availability and optimise utilisation of equipment to the relevant sections and consult with production teams on maintenance activities that affect production
Support the achievement of production and maintenance performance levels
Perform administrative duties to ensure record accuracy and availability, budget compliance and spares availability
Planning and coordination of shutdowns
Liaise with equipment / spares suppliers

Qualification Requirements

Grade 12 or equivalent qualification
Valid section 13 Trade test / Section 26(D) certificate required
Valid driver’s licence code B, EB or C1)

Experience and Skills Requirements

Minimum 10 years’ experience in Mechanical Maintenance with at least 3-4 years’ supervisory experience is required
Experience on a concentrator plant
Maintenance of Crushers, Sag and Ball Mills will be advantageous
English language proficiency
Time management skills
Employee Relations
Supervisory management
Finance for non-financial managers experience is an advantage
Computer literate in MS Office
Relevant planned maintenance system knowledge