Standards Officer (REF: IVP-FIN-) at Ivanhoe Mines

Suitable candidates must possess the following minimum qualifications and skills:

• Grade 12
• Trade Test Certificate or Equivalent experience
• MS Windows, MS Office
• Extensive technical knowledge
• Risk Management

Suitable candidates must have the following work experience:

• 3 - 5 years' experience in quality control in a mining environment.
• 3 - 5 years' supervisory experience in a mining (Engineering) environment.
• Project management.
• Analysis and trouble shooting.
• Reporting and presentations.

The Role requirements include, but not be limited to:

• Reporting, Monitoring & Evaluation, Audit: Ensure that the operation's Repairs Registers and reporting is aligned with standards and guidelines.
• Responsible for technical evaluations on suppliers and products to be delivered as and when required.
• Monitor the repairs process and ensure adherence to the repair procedure.
• Ensure that the repairs are done as per OEM standards.
• Monitor and investigate warranty claims within the repairs process and new goods delivered. 
• Responsible for the optimized utilization of material codes by minimizing free text expenditure.
• Identify free text items for codification.
• Continuously identify alternative or generic parts to improve on the working performance and cost saving initiatives according to standardization and product testing procedures.
• Identify and improve the utilization of common spares between equipment.
• Manage the movement and placing of rotable materials in a safe and controlled manner.
• Manage the utilization of materials handling equipment.
• Manage reclaiming of usable items and arranges for rotable stock keeping.
• Must be willing to keep the rotable yard clean and organized.
• A strong ability to observe and enforce all safety and environmental precautions for protection against accidents with emphasis on the assessment and abatement of hazardous materials.
• Direct communication with MO's and F/Man Engineers on items for rotable repairs.
• Engagement & Communication: Establish and maintain good working relationships and an effective/ sound communication system with the Supply Chain function, the operation and other business units.
• Perform repair operations with due care, making best efforts to minimize costs.
• Complete, maintain and control compliance documentation for rotable repairs.