Engineering Supervisor - Mechanical - Fixed Term

Introduction

This position will be based at the Gamsberg site close to Aggeneys in the Northern Cape.

Description

The purpose of this position is to ensure that Mechanical Maintenance and services are provided in line with organisational and client requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Investigate, diagnose problems and breakdowns to determine resource requirements and order spares according to Company procedures
• Perform inspections in accordance with the Mine Health and Safety Act regulations and analyse breakdowns of previous shift
• Supervise subordinates in their daily activities to ensure that maintenance is done according to organisational standards and requirements including best engineering practices
• Co-ordinate and monitor equipment availability to ensure adherence to production parameters
• Continuously analyse equipment efficiencies to recommend or implement improvements and changes to maximise operations
• Communicate equipment information and changes to relevant stakeholders to minimise production delays
• Ensure that all installations and equipment are safe and in good working order after task completion
• Attend to breakdowns immediately to minimize down time in working hours and after hours including week-ends.
• Determine work schedules in conjunction with other Engineering / Process teams to ensure availability and optimise utilisation of equipment to the relevant sections and consult with production teams on maintenance activities that affect production
• Support the achievement of production and maintenance performance levels
• Perform administrative duties to ensure record accuracy and availability, budget compliance and spares availability
• Planning and coordination of shutdowns
• Liaise with equipment / spares suppliers
• Managing overtime including compliance to fatigue legislation.

Qualification Requirements 

• Matric (Grade 12) or an equivalent qualification registered at NQF Level 4, including relevant NATED courses (e.g., N3 Certificate)
• Valid Driver’s Licence for the specific equipment (e.g. Code 08) with own Transport
• Qualified Section 13 or 26D Artisan Trade Certificate as Fitter or Boilermaker

Experience and Skills Requirements

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in Mechanical Maintenance with at least 3-4 years’ supervisory experience is required
• Engineering Supervisory Certificate will be an advantage
• Experience on a concentrator plant
• Maintenance of Crushers, Sag and Ball Mills will be advantageous
• English language proficiency
• Time management skills
• Employee Relations
• Supervisory management
• Finance for non-financial managers experience is an advantage
• Computer literate in MS Office
• Relevant planned maintenance system knowledge