Engineering Supervisor - Mechanical - Aggeneys, Northern Cape at Minopex

About the Job

Introduction

• This position will be based at a 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

• 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
• 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
• 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

Qualification Requirements

• Grade 12 or equivalent qualification
• Valid section 13 Trade test / Section 26(D) certificate required
• Valid driver’s licence code B, EB or C1)

Experience and Skills Requirements

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in Mechanical Maintenance with at least 3-4 years’ supervisory experience is required
• 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