Section Engineering Manager Production at De Beers Group

Job Description

-The Section Engineering Manager is appointed in terms of the MHSA as 2.13.1 provide overall management and is accountable for the overall engineering and asset management across a clearly defined portion of the overall complex operation.

The focus for this role will be to:

• Contribute to the development of the strategic operational plans and strategy with direct accountability for the execution of such strategies within the area of accountability
• Develop, implement, and monitor engineering maintenance, risk and operational tactics and plans to deliver the business objectives and develops set and manage the engineering and maintenance budgets
• Provide and oversee engineering services, infrastructure (roads, power, water) and equipment availability are adequate and maintained. Lead and manage resources (labour, spares, suppliers. Contractors etc) to deliver production targets and projects
• Ensure compliance with all legal, environmental, occupational health and safety and risk management standards and best practices and to all group, BU and other engineering and asset management standards and specifications within the area of accountability
• Accountable and ensures the implementation of key strategic initiatives such as the operating model, asset management and SIB deployment, including implementation/development and or management of CMMS, setting out the service strategy for equipment
• Asset integrity and critical spares inclusive of application for SIB capital to de-risk operation. Develop an adequate set of measures to monitor plant and equipment performance
• Manages implements and contributes to continuous improvement and asset optimisation initiatives and projects for engineering processes

This role is in the Engineering department at a Band 6 level, reporting to the Senior Engineering Manager.

Qualifications

-You will be required to have:

• Relevant Tertiary qualification
• GCC Mines and Works

Experienced Required

• Minimum 5 years experience post GCC with two years at management level is essential
• Experience in underground mining is essential
• Vertical Shaft experience is advantageous
• Knowledge and experience in working Operating Model Principles and Asset Management Framework