Job Description:

• As an Automation Engineer you will be responsible to implement and integrate underground safety, mining automation, telecommunication and operations management systems and to have oversight on the integrity of such systems.

Performance of the Automation Engineer will be evaluated against the following KRAs:

• Ensure that legal, safety, environmental and hygiene standards are complied with and maintained.
• Interpret organizational requirements for the section, to compile and develop a risk log with appropriate mitigation solutions.
• Implement policies and develop procedures to ensure adherence to Engineering and Operational standards.
• Define, implement and apply Systems Engineering Lifecycle processes for all solutions implemented
• Allocate and manage the utilization of financial resources and value add to optimize engineering
• Availability and life cycle management of equipment.
• Manage and co-ordinate teams and resources to execute maintenance and operational plans.
• Direct the development, motivation and utilization of human resources for the section.
• Ensure a competent knowledge base for continued success within area of responsibility.
• Coordinate the development, management and enhancement of maintenance strategies and plans.
• Develop appropriate engineering maintenance and project systems to support the strategic plans.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s or BTech degree in a discipline relevant to Mining Automation (Mechanical/Electrical/Electronic/Mechatronics Engineering)
• Grade 12 certificate, or equivalent NQF level 4 qualification.
• Minimum 7 years’ work experience in the engineering or mining industry of which 3 years must have been in a management capacity
• 5 years’ practical experience at system management level of the installation and integration of underground TMM mining automation systems
• Project management experience
• Government Certificate of Competence (GCC – Mines and Work (Electrical or Mechanical)) will be advantageous
• Professional registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineer or Engineering Technologist will be advantageous