Section Manager C & I at Gold Fields Limited

Job Summary 

The Section Manager Engineering – C&I is accountable for designing and overseeing the implementation and maintenance of advanced technology and networks associated with the mine’s modernisation programme. Accountabilities include identifying and executing C&I maintenance programmes, modernisation and maintenance projects and, interfaces between operational areas up to 3,000 meters underground and a surface-based centralised control centre. This includes managing tele-remote trackless fleet and plant operations from the surface control room, as well as overseeing C&I systems, field instruments, communication systems, access control, detection and monitoring systems, video surveillance, and advanced fleet monitoring systems while ensuring optimum safety standards are maintained.

Minimum Requirements:

• Relevant engineering degree such as BSc Engineering, BEng, BTech Control and Instrumentation/Electronics, etc.
• Proven track record of extensive practical experience in Instrumentation/Automation management at middle management level
• Experience in Advanced Process Control (APC), Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), and Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition (SCADA)
• Experience in managing third party contractors and suppliers
• Be declared medically fit for the position and environment, as determined by a risk-based medical examination at the Gold Fields Occupational Health Centre and pass a Heat Tolerance Screening test, and such other tests as may be required to assess the applicant’s suitability for employment

Key Competencies:

• Advanced safety leadership capability with proven safety campaign delivery record
• Accomplished team and people leader
• Strong inter and intra-team collaboration skills
• Demonstrated understanding and application of technical expertise, problem identification & problem solving within Control and Instrumentation techniques
• Knowledge of advances in mining related technologies and equipment
• Knowledge of project environment and interface between different engineering disciplines
• Proven delivery focus with ability to implement processes and systems, set clear goals and standards, and take action to ensure attainment
• Advanced practical Control and Instrumentation experience with sound appreciation for full mining operational value chain
• In depth understanding of Operational Technology (OT) and the integration into the Corporate Information networks
• Sound spoken and written English communication skills
• Ability to cope with ambiguity with high personal resilience and change adaptability
• Established problem-solving skills with appreciation for business optimisation methodologies e.g., lean-six sigma, etc.
• Advanced appreciation for operationalising a strong working culture and challenges associated with the business

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Participate in and lead various Safety, Health, and Environmental campaigns ensuring that effective auditing of C & I safety systems is maintained to enhance South Deep safety standards
• Actively demonstrate Visible Felt Leadership to instil a pervasive commitment to safety and positive working behaviours
• Ensure effective operational structures are maintained with clearly defined accountabilities and measurable outputs by which to assess C&I team performance and health of discipline
• Drive a high performance culture aligned to clear operational delivery measures, results, and consequence with the Design, developing, testing, maintaining, and modifying existing systems.
• Ensure that OT systems, processes, policies, and resources are in place and aligned to meet the short and long term demands of skills and competencies required by the C&I discipline
• Develop a control and instrumentation management plan and processes to continuously improve critical equipment in instrumentation, networks, hardware, and software
• Design and maintain the required calibration and maintenance of all equipment within the control solution
• Refine and oversee the execution and testing of scheduled backups on all control systems
• Research and investigate the latest technological trends and make proposals on appropriate implementation programmes to incorporate these into the business.
• Align the C&I operational plan and maintenance regime to optimise C & I failure analysis and design appropriate remediation plans   
• Continuously analyse C&I systems, processes and infrastructure to ensure optimal delivery and stability

Closing Date: 17 May 2024