Engineering Maintenance Superintendent - North West at Tharisa

Role Context

• Manage the implementation and alignment of engineering strategies across the plant by overseeing the execution of operational plans in order to optimise performance and ensure cost efficiency.
• Keep abreast of changes in relevant guidelines and other legislation, to make recommendations where policies, processes and/or procedures require amendment.
• Manage the implementation of policies, processes, Operational and maintenance procedures that are within the respective Department aimed at the enhancement of service delivery and overall productivity within the Department.
• Develop and implement maintenance processes and procedures for the relevant section to drive an efficient and safe operation of mining equipment and infrastructure.
• Manage the implementation of plans to minimise equipment downtime and ensure continued productivity by creating and implementing predictive, preventative and corrective maintenance standards, processes and procedures.
• Prepare and document reports related to maintenance activities by recording work orders, equipment performance data and maintenance schedule to keep an up-to-date maintenance schedule.
• Conduct cost analysis by comparing repairs versus replacement of parts to ensure an accurate costing, time and impact on production.
• Provide support to service providers with regards to installation/repairs of operational equipment to ensure alignment to the Tharisa Minerals’ maintenance strategy and standards.
• Collaborate with suppliers, vendors and engineering professionals to source and procure parts, services and equipment and ensure cost-effectiveness and quality.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Grade 12;
• National Diploma in Engineering (NQF 6) or N6 with a Trade Test / S4
• GCC Certificate Mine and Works (Advantageous)
• Management / Supervisory development course will be beneficial (advantageous)
• Valid Driver’s National Road Act (NRA) license (Code E / EB etc)

Job specific experience:

• 5 -8 years combined experience as a maintenance planner / maintenance supervisor
• Acting experience on a Maintenance Superintendent and / or General Engineering Supervisor (GES) level

Inherent requirements

• Must be medically fit