Supervisor Engineering Electrician UG at Gold Fields Limited

Job Details:

The Supervisor Engineering Electrical assumes accountability for the overall safe and efficient operation of the electrical section covering the shaft electrical reticulation, conveyor belt systems and solar plant.  The role leads and controls the electrical operations in accordance with safety standards and procedures to ensure the elimination of production delays and safety risks to personnel.  A core accountability of the role is to maintain the highest possible safety standards in the area of operation and influence

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Relevant Recognised Trade Certificate
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as an Electrician in underground mining, shaft conveyor and reticulation systems
• Recognized approved Medium Voltage Certificate
• 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:

• Intermediate operational safety experience with sound appreciation for safety standards and record management
• Good communication, interpersonal and team leadership skills
• Knowledge of relevant mining legislation, with emphasis on Electrical Regulations
• Proven organisation skills - planning, organising, leading, and controlling 
• Proven proficiency in technical problem solving
• Proven track record in maintaining LT and HT reticulation systems, surface and underground substations, underground and surface conveyor belt systems and spillage winch arrangements sections
• Computer literacy with basic MS Office proficiency
• Working knowledge of SAP
• Ability to manage, control and input into the financial budget of the responsible section

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure implementation and adherence to the Mine Health & Safety Act and Environmental COPs, policies, procedures and legal requirements within the area of responsibility
• Maintain and manage health and safety policies, standards, and procedure for section and area of responsibility
• Convene and participate in sectional health and safety meetings, forums, and campaigns
• Manage operational risk with the section or area of responsibility and evaluate and monitor compliance to codes of practice
• Accountable for legal compliance as the Regulation 2.9.2 appointee for the area of responsibility
• Manage key performance areas of subordinates and ensure subordinates are adequately trained to perform their duties
• Plan and execute maintenance and repair activities safely and timeously and ensure daily, weekly, monthly, and annual maintenance targets are met
• Manage electrical construction or maintenance work
• Ensure ordering of equipment and availability of critical spares
• Conduct formal Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) to ensure equipment reliability
• Manage and control spares inventory including the placing and follow-up of orders
• Input into, formulate and manage annual budgets for the section
• Perform all duties relevant to the position, including standby, overtime and call-outs

Closing Date: 27 May 2024