Engineering Jobs at Minopex

Description

The purpose of this position is to plan, direct and manage all operational activities within the Minopex area of responsibility to ensure adherence to contractual requirements, provide value-add to the Client and continuously improve the service delivery according to organisational objectives.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Interpret site objectives and needs across the business value chain to ensure the adherence to organisational objectives
• Ensure the implementation and adherence to contractual requirements
• Providing leadership to ensure adherence to Health, Safety and Environmental standards that exceed industry best practice and any applicable legislative / statutory requirements and all Company systems, policies and procedures
• Ensure the maintenance of Process Standards, Procedures and COP’s
• Manage the implementation and adherence to ISO and other quality related systems
• Ensure operations and maintenance management according to quality and quantity specifications, ensuring the implementation of the maintenance plan / program
• Monitor maintenance efficiencies to ensure the attainment of organisational objectives
• Provide technical direction and support to the operations team
• Ensure that agreed targets are achieved in the areas of plant availability, throughput and recovery
• Ensure that the plant remains fully optimised
• Financial performance, ensuring that process operating, maintenance costs and capital expenditure are in line with the budget
• Effective people management and training, ensuring that the team meets their performance objectives
• Create a culture of cohesive, high-performance teamwork
• Client liaison, interaction, and service
• Accurate reporting of costs, development and production schedules and forecasts

Qualification Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree or Higher National Diploma in Metallurgy or Chemical Engineering / Degree or a National Diploma in Engineering including a Government Certificate of Competency (GCC) Mines and Works
• Relevant Business Management qualification will be an advantage
• Valid driver’s licence code B, EB or C1

Experience and Skills Requirements

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in a Mineral Processing or Engineering environment at Plant Management level  
• For non-engineer candidates, must have carried a 3.1a legal appointment  
• Coal handling and preparation (Dense Media Separation) over and above Flotation will be advantageous. 
• Computer literate in MS Office 
• English language proficiency  
• Knowledge of Legal Compliance 
• Knowledge of Technical Risk Management  
• Maintenance Management knowledge  
• Project Management knowledge  
• Presentation skills  
• Employee Relations and People Management skills 
• Time Management skills  
• Administration and Financial Management skills

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Description

• The purpose of this position is to diagnose and maintain machinery and equipment according to technical specification and sound engineering practise.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Conduct trade related fault-finding on rigging and lifting equipment.
• Perform inspection on lifting equipment and working at heights equipment according to legislative requirements.
• Maintain Inspection registers for lifting tackle and working at heights equipment to monitor and ensure compliance.
• Co-ordinate the maintenance of lifting and working at heights equipment to ensure adherence to legal requirements.
• Co-ordinate the availability of lifting equipment and machines by liaising with external suppliers.
• Plan, co-ordinate and execute rigging and lifting for specialised tasks.
• Conduct risk assessments and complete master lifting plans before proceeding with Lifting Operations.
• Monitor the efficiency of maintained equipment and machinery to engineering maintenance standards.
• Comply with permit procedure before proceeding with lifting operations.
• Prioritise activities according to internal Client requirements
• Record and file all data related to the lifting operation.

Qualification Requirements:

• Grade 12 or equivalent qualification
• Valid section 13 Trade Test / Section 26(D) certificate
• Valid driver’s license code B, EB or C1
• Own transport to attend to call outs
• Must be able to work in confined spaces
• Must be able to work at heights
• Must be familiar with risk assessment procedures
• Mobile Crane License will be an added advantage

Experience & Skills Requirements:

• Minimum of 2-3 years’ experience as a qualified Rigger in a mineral processing plant
• English language proficiency
• Time management skills

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Description

• The purpose of this position is to diagnose and maintain machinery and equipment according to technical specification and sound engineering practise.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Investigate, diagnose and perform trade related maintenance and repair of equipment and machinery according to the maintenance requirements, standards and specifications
• Perform daily inspections in accordance with the Mine Health and Safety Act regulations, operational and company standards to report all defects and breakdowns on equipment and machinery to the Supervisor
• Develop, modify, construct and install all types of trade related equipment required for the safe operation of all engineering equipment
• Ensure that all installations and equipment are safe and in good working order after task completion
• Continuously monitor equipment failure and efficiency to improve trade specific equipment and systems
• Consult with production teams on maintenance activities that effects production
• Supports the achievement of engineering availability and production performance levels
• Ensure that maintenance related information is recorded and reported to the relevant planning office to support the maintenance of the planned/asset maintenance system

Qualification Requirements

• Valid section 13 Trade test / Section 26(D) certificate required
• Valid driver’s license code B, EB or C1
• Own transport to attend to call outs

Experience and Skills Requirements

• Minimum of 2-3 years’ experience as a qualified artisan
• English Language Proficiency
• Time management skills
• Knowledge in pulley lagging will be advantageous
• Should be well inclined with hydraulics will be advantageous
• Must have a fair background on stackers and reclaimers will be advantageous 

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Description

• The purpose of this position is to be part of a team in the workshop and on all Sites.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Investigate, diagnose and perform trade related maintenance and repair of equipment and machinery according to maintenance requirements, standards and specifications.
• Perform daily inspections in accordance with the Mine Health and Safety Act regulations, operational and Company standards and report all defects and breakdowns on equipment and machinery to the Supervisor.
• Develop, modify, construct and install all types of trade related equipment required for the safe operation of all engineering equipment.
• Ensure that all installations and equipment are safe and in good working order after task completion.
• Continuously monitor equipment failure and efficiency to improve trade specific equipment and systems.
• Consult with production teams on maintenance activities that affect production.
• Support the achievement of engineering availability and production performance levels.
• Ensure that maintenance related information is recorded and reported to the relevant planning office to support the planned/asset maintenance system

Qualification Requirements:

• Grade 12 or equivalent qualification
• Valid section 13 Trade Test / Section 26(D) certificate required
• Valid driver’s license code B, EB or C1
• Own transport to attend to call outs

Experience and Skills Requirements:

• 2 – 3 years’ experience as a Welder in a mineral processing plant / Workshop
• Knowledge of coded welding will be advantageous.
• English language proficiency
• Time management skills