Introduction This position will be based in the Saldanha Bay Municipality area in the Western Cape. Description The purpose of this position is to coordinate maintenance for an engineering stream according to operational requirements and equipment / assets technical specifications and standards. Duties and Responsibilities: Set engineering targets according to production and engineering requirements Integrate and co-ordinate engineering and technical maintenance plans Deploy engineering teams to ensure repair and maintenance to maximize engineering running hours Investigate and 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 Over-inspect subordinates in their daily activities to ensure that maintenance is done according to organisational standards and requirements Continuously analyse equipment efficiencies to recommend or implement improvements and changes to maximise running hours Communicate equipment information and changes to internal stakeholders to minimise production delays Determine work schedules in conjunction with other engineering / process teams to ensure availability and optimal utilisation of equipment to the relevant sections and consult with production teams on maintenance activities that affect production Ensure availability during standby duties according to schedule Perform administrative duties to ensure record accuracy and availability, budget compliance and spares availability Comply with established communication channels and enhance when required Qualification Requirements: Grade 12 or Equivalent Diploma in Engineering Studies N6 Valid Section 13 / Section 26 (D) Trade Test Certificate required Electrical or Mechanical Valid drivers licence code B, EB or C1 Own transport to attend to call outs Foreman certification Engineering Specialist qualification or Equivalent will be an advantage Experience and Skills Requirements Minimum 10 years experience as an Engineering Supervisor in the mineral processing industry, if not in a current G.E.S or Engineering Specialist position Minimum 3-4 years experience as a General Engineering Supervisor or Engineering Specialist in mineral processing industry English language proficiency Time management skills Employee Relations training Supervisory training Finance for non-financial managers training Computer literate and highly competent in using MS Office Suite Relevant planned maintenance system training
