Senior Engineer - Asset Management (Musina) at De Beers Group

Job Description:

Venetia Mine requires a Senior Engineer Asset management to align and deliver sustainable asset management strategy and tactics for the operation to the AS&R framework, Asset Management Plan and Work Management of Venetia Mine.

Reporting to the Senior Engineering Manager, the incumbent will be responsible for asset strategy and reliability within Venetia Mine.

KEY RESULT AREAS:

• ​​​​Ensure legal, safety, environmental and hygiene standards are complied with and maintained within area of responsibility.
• Interpret organisational requirements for the section, to compile and develop a risk log with appropriate mitigation solutions that align with short, medium and long term Strategic Business Plan objectives.
• Implement policies and develop procedures to ensure adherence to Engineering and Operational standards.
• Allocate and manage the utilisation of financial resources and value add to optimise engineering availability and life cycle management of equipment.  
• Develop and manage maintenance strategies and plans to ensure optimal uptime and reliability of equipment within the operation.
• Management and co-ordination of team and resources to execute maintenance planning aligned to operational plans.
• Stakeholder management: liaison with engineering, operational & support function personnel to derive and execute fit for purpose maintenance solutions according to sound risk management practices.
• Direct the development, motivation and utilisation of human resources for the section to   
• Ensure a competent knowledge base for continued success within area of responsibility 
• Development of appropriate engineering maintenance and project systems to support he strategic plans; Bachelors’ degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical) or equivalent 
• Oversee and manage the engineering planning resources to ensure adequate scheduling of all maintenance of engineering equipment.
• Ensure the data integrity, upkeep and availability of planned maintenance system (SAP PM). 
• Management of the reliability engineering function to ensure defect elimination and reliability of assets. 
• Conduct root cause analysis to ensure understanding, protection and improvement of our assets. 

Qualifications:

Education & Experience

• Bachelors’ degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical) or equivalent
• Post Graduate Qualification in Physical Asset Management
• GCC Mines & Works
• 5 Years Asset Management experience in the mining environment
• 5 Years post GCC experience
• Completion of the Anglo-American Asset Management Professional Development Programme
•  Knowledge of SAP Maintenance and reporting modules
• Valid EB/Code 8 Drivers License
• Psychometric assessments
• Successfully obtain a Red Ticket (Medical Fitness certificate) on mine
• Your consideration for employment is subject to your SAPS Criminal Record verification and qualifications verification.

SKILLS/ COMPETENCIES:

• Ability to predict and prepare for the impact of potential changes, decisions or outcomes on the behaviour of the workforce and stakeholders
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly and effectively, both verbally and in written/presentation form
• Resilience and the ability to adapt to change and deal with some degree of ambiguity.
• Planning, analysis, coordinating and prioritizing tasks.
• Relationship building and good communication skills.
• Project Management.
• Report writing and presentation skills.
• Interpersonal skills