Description

• Develop & implement prescribed standards & procedures to ensure maintenance planning compliance within area of responsibility.
• Create a “Visible felt Leadership” SHE culture within area of responsibility
• Implement and maintain Risk Management program measures to continually improve SHE conditions within area of responsibility
• Ensure all subordinates are trained and competent in order to fulfill their roles safely.
• Ensure the maintenance procedures are in place and adhered to and adjust in order to improve Asset performance.
• Manage and control engineering budgets within parameters
• Identify business improvement opportunities to ensure a pipeline of CI projects.
• Co-ordinate all project activities within area of responsibility to ensure adherence to project plans
• Provide coaching and on-the-job training to reporting staff.
• Development and maintenance of individual development plans for reporting staff.
• Manage performance of reporting staff.

Requirements

• N6 (Diploma or Advanced Certificate) in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• NQF 7 (Bachelor degree / Advanced Diploma) qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering will be advantageous
• Government Certificate of Competence – Mines / Factories (Mechanical &/or Electrical) will be advantageous
• Formal qualification in Maintenance Management
• Project Management qualification will be advantageous
• Eligible for Professional Engineering registration will be advantageous
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar role is essential working with Maintenance Management Systems in an engineering / planning environment
• Minimum 3 years’ experience as Foreman in a Mining Environment
• Experience in implement Maintenance Strategies
• Background in the principal of operation of equipment in Gold Mining industry
• Sound knowledge of Engineering Systems, Safety Systems, Computer Skills and Database Principles and Design
• Proven track record of implementing planned maintenance systems
• Experience in managing a maintenance team, albeit in an acting position is advantageous
• Reliability Engineering Experience would be an advantage
• Equipment knowledge operation and failure profiles
• Reliability engineering principles and practices
• Asset management principles and practices
• Asset tactics development process (RCM)
• Range of condition monitoring techniques and their application
• Ability to read and write in English
• Valid certificate of physical fitness