Engineering Superintendent - D1 at Implats

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

• To co-ordinate, facilitate and liaise on a tactical level regarding engineering support services.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• An N3 Qualification plus a recognized Electrical/Mechanical Section 13 Trade certificate is essential.
• Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) Certificate is essential.
• Minimum of 5 years experience as an Underground Engineering Superintendent is essential
• At least 10 years relevant working experience is essential (for effluxion of time candidates only).
• Relevant exposure and knowledge with regards to decline conveyor belts and related underground mining equipment is essential.
• Knowledge of other engineering trades is essential.
• Computer literacy (MS Office package) is essential.
• Knowledge of SAP maintenance systems would be considered an advantage.
• Must have a valid medical certificate or must be medically fit in order to obtain such a certificate.

COMPETENCIES

• Must be self-driven and highly motivated with strong leadership skills.
• Must maintain a high standard of work.
• Must have good organizing and delegation skills.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reporting directly to the Operations Engineers.
• Reporting indirectly to the Operations Managers on conveyor belts and related mining equipment status.
• Supervising the belts Foremen and Artisans to maintain the mining equipment (Belts, Rock breaker and Pumps) and associated infrastructure on a day to day basis.
• Controlling and optimizing of the conveyor belts performance.
• Being involved in Project work.
• Being involved in managing safety, health and environmental standards including good housekeeping.
• Implementing maintenance strategy and plans for engineering equipment and systems.
• Effectively managing the logistics processes inclusive of in timely ordering of spares and project requisites and transportation to work areas.
• Effectively controlling critical and strategic spares stock and re-ordering.
• Ensuring compliance & review legislative and engineering standards
• Effectively monitoring cost via budgeting and project management methodologies.