Engineering Specialist Production (Mechanical) at Anglo American

Job Description:

As an Engineering Specialist you will ensure that the plant and equipment is maintained effectively through the implementation of maintenance strategies and tactics for the management of assets and equipment whilst optimising the interface with other mine systems and functions.

• Utilize a variety of tools, techniques, and procedures to resolve problems
• Perform analysis of complex technical problems
• Resolve and troubleshoot equipment and plant-related problems
• Effective execution and monitoring of the plants planned maintenance program
• Standard enforcements, quality assurance and site visits as well as conducting audits
• Participation in Risk Management Programmes, analysis, and improvements
• Planning and scheduling, which means facilitating maintenance strategies liasing with planners and monitoring compliance
• Information and data management as well as early equipment management
• Developing critical spare parts list through the RCM methodology
• Designing and installing maintenance facilities while establishing tools required to perform identified maintenance tasks

This role is in the Engineering Department at Band 6 and reports to the Section Engineer Manager

Qualifications:

• Grade 12 or equivalent 
• National Diploma N6 or higher in Mechanical Engineering is advantageous 
• Trade qualification in fitting and turning/ boiler making
• AAP law and standards Certificate
• Valid driving license code 08

Experience and knowledge required: 

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a plant/ smelter environment
• Extensive experience in the maintenance of mechanical equipment related to furnace, fans, conveyers, pumps and TMM
• Conversant with OHSA and the MHSA acts
• Demonstrated skill in managing people and resources
• Basic computer literacy
• Working knowledge of client disciplines – Mining, Engineering

Closing Date: 10th, May 2022