Engineering Supervisor - Mechanical at Minopex

Description

• The purpose of this position is to ensure that Mechanical Maintenance and services are provided in line with organisational and client requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Investigate, diagnose problems and breakdowns to determine resource requirements and order spares according to Company procedures
• Perform inspections in accordance with the Mine Health and Safety Act regulations and analyse breakdowns of previous shift
• Supervise subordinates in their daily activities to ensure that maintenance is done according to organisational standards and requirements including best engineering practices
• Co-ordinate and monitor equipment availability to ensure adherence to production parameters
• Continuously analyse equipment efficiencies to recommend or implement improvements and changes to maximise operations
• Communicate equipment information and changes to relevant stakeholders to minimise production delays
• Ensure that all installations and equipment are safe and in good working order after task completion
• Attend to breakdowns immediately to minimize down time in working hours and after hours including week-ends.
• Determine work schedules in conjunction with other Engineering / Process teams to ensure availability and optimise utilisation of equipment to the relevant sections and consult with production teams on maintenance activities that affect production
• Support the achievement of production and maintenance performance levels
• Perform administrative duties to ensure record accuracy and availability, budget compliance and spares availability
• Planning and coordination of shutdowns
• Liaise with equipment / spares suppliers
• Managing overtime including compliance to fatigue legislation.

Qualification Requirements 

• Matric (Grade 12) or an equivalent qualification registered at NQF Level 4, including relevant NATED courses (e.g., N3 Certificate)
• Valid Driver’s Licence for the specific equipment (e.g. Code 08) with own Transport
• Qualified Section 13 or 26D Artisan Trade Certificate as Fitter or Boilermaker

Experience and Skills Requirements

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in Mechanical Maintenance with at least 3-4 years’ supervisory experience is required
• Engineering Supervisory Certificate will be an advantage
• Experience on a concentrator plant
• Maintenance of Crushers, Sag and Ball Mills will be advantageous
• English language proficiency
• Time management skills
• Employee Relations
• Supervisory management
• Finance for non-financial managers experience is an advantage
• Computer literate in MS Office
• Relevant planned maintenance system knowledge