Belt Supervisor REF: IVP-ENG-2521 at Ivanhoe Mines

Suitable candidate must possess the following minimum qualifications and skills:

• Grade 12
• Valid Trade Certificate,
• Sound knowledge of the Mine, Health & Safety Act and the regulations.
• Good communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills

Suitable candidates must have the following work experience:

• Minimum of three years’ conveyor experience, maintenance and operations
• Continuously monitoring the performance of conveyor systems to ensure they operate smoothly and efficiently.
• Creating and managing schedules for routine maintenance, inspections, and repairs to prevent unexpected breakdowns.
• Ensure that all belt installation defects are reported to control room.
• Manage and ensure that belt pre-start checks are done effectively, and no belts are operated with faulty safety devices.
• The ability to successfully lead and work within a team environment and build effective working relationships.
• Coaching new belt employees
• Conducting regular performance evaluations to assess the effectiveness and productivity of team members.
• Ensure that conveyor belts are not operated with spillage.
• Ensure that subordinates comply with lock-out procedures before conducting cleaning of
• spillage or unblocking the chutes.
• Ensure that fire suppression and extinguishing is available and inspected before belts are
• operated.
• Submit reports as required.

The successful candidate will be responsible for, but not be limited to:

• Implementing and enforcing safety protocols to protect workers and prevent accidents.
• Ensuring that all maintenance and operational activities comply with local, state, and federal safety regulations.
• Assist during scheduled maintenance and fixing deviations reported on the belt.
• Ensure the PPE of the subordinates is appropriate for working close to moving machinery.
• Ensure no conveyor belt guards are removed before the belt is locked out.
• Ensure that all the belt attendants are authorized to conduct work on the belt.