Engineering Manager (North West) at Samancor Chrome

Description

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

• To lead the Engineering Team in the safe and cost-effective execution of the Asset Capability Assurance process through clearly defined strategies and objectives for maintenance of plant, equipment & facilities for the site.

SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT AND QUALITY:

• Manage SHEQ compliance within the Department through effective use of the Toolbox
• Utilise the Information Management System (IMS) to initiate, investigate and report SHEQ status.

CUSTOMERS:

Key customers: Production, Logistics and Finance

• Jointly define annual service level agreements with site production personnel
• Put systems and controls in place that will ensure that the site is maintained at specified performance and within prescribed technical & legal requirements, that will permit a safe and environmentally acceptable operation to meet the required production-rated capacity at minimum life cycle costs.

PEOPLE:

Manage the Department by:

• Ensuring an enabling climate/culture
• Manage labour stability by minimising labour turnover
• Ensure labour complement in line with budget and achieve HDSA and Female targets for the Section
• Manage performance against set targets and competencies and conduct career discussions with identified talent
• Ensure discipline is maintained (absenteeism, lateness, overtime, misconduct, etc.)
• Coach and counsel people to ensure improved performance levels
• Conduct recruitment interviews
• Provide training for students and graduates.

BUSINESS PROCESSES:

• Document and review the overall Engineering strategy on an annual basis to ensure that it is aligned with the business plan
• Ensure strict adherence to maintenance work and management principles (percent planned work, adherence to schedule, number of breakdowns, number of proactive requests) to obtain maximum plant and machine 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.

GROWTH:

• Manage Continuous Improvement through Operational Excellence
• Foster a climate of continuous improvement
• Develop the capability of the maintenance organisation site-wide.

SHAREHOLDER VALUE:

• Monitor and control the Departmental costs.

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

Minimum Qualifications:

• B.Eng./BSc. (Eng.) Degree or Diploma
• Government Certificate of Competency (for Mines)
• At least 8 years relevant post qualification experience, with 3 years managerial experience.
• Additional qualifications (Advantageous):
• Master’s degree
• MBA/MBL
• Professional registration with ECSA.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• Safety Leadership
• Innovation and Strategic Leadership
• Strategic Planning, Organising & Control
• Results Orientation & Implementation
• Systemic Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Aligning Performance for Success
• Building & Maintaining Relationships
• Change Leadership
• Financial & Entrepreneurial Insight
• Acting with Integrity.