Technical Supervisor/PlannerPOSITION SNAPSHOTType of work: On site
Type of contract: Open-ended/permanent
Full/Part Time: Full time
Location: Rustenburg, ZA
ABOUT USBridgestone Americas, Inc. (BSAM), headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, and Bridgestone Europe, Middle East and Africa (BSEMEA), headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, operate collectively as a "Bridgestone West" strategic region.
This region services the strategic business needs of teams across the Americas, Europe, Middle East and Africa.
BSAM and BSEMEA are subsidiaries of Bridgestone Corporation, globally headquartered in Japan.
Bridgestone and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand products and solutions to address the needs of a broad range of customers and industries.
ABOUT THE ROLEJob Title: Technical Supervisor/Planner (Underground Mining)
Job PurposeThe Technical Supervisor/Planner provides technical and safety support to site personnel and where necessary, liaise with senior personnel within the client companies.
The Technical Supervisor/Planner must be able to maintain a high level of participation in the safe running of on-site operations.
The candidate will be required to operate work tasks and responsibilities in an Underground Mining Operations in Rustenburg – Bathopele Mine site.
Responsibilities:Liaise with tyre suppliers regarding tyre supply and manufacturer warranties.Make recommendations to Project Engineers on factors affecting tyre performance and costs, or which would enhance overall performance (usually via GMR).Ensure that the contract scope of work is performed to a high quality of service.Ensure that quality documents are maintained, filed, and archived according to OMS procedures.Ensure that technical standards are implemented and maintained on sites where appropriate.Audit sites for compliance to OMS.Liaise with responsible personnel as required, identifying and reporting any quality-related complaints or deficiencies.Provide technical specifications & feedback to the technical manager to ensure that workshop equipment is fit for purpose and meets safety requirements.Perform tool & equipment audits, technical training on tools & equipment, prepare pit reports, and monitor equipment calibrations.Provide technical reports, site severity reports, and prepare technical presentations as required.Qualifications & Experience Required:Education, Master, other certification:Grade 12 National Senior Certificate.Bachelor of Engineering degree (preferred).Certificate (Earthmover Tyre Fitting and Stripping) (preferred).Certificate in Risk Management (preferred).Experience (years):Minimum of 4 years Off the Road (OTR) earthmoving experience.Minimum of 2 years supervisory experience (preferred).Broad base workplace safety experience – NOSA certificate accepted only.Experience in an Underground Mine and its operations is essential.Skills:Valid Driver's License.Computer Literacy (MS Office Suite).Sound technical tyre knowledge.Exceptional communication skills.WHAT WE OFFERAt Bridgestone, we foster co-creation opportunities and empower you to be creative and curious to make mobility safer, more efficient, and more sustainable for future generations.
Whatever role you fill, when you represent Bridgestone, you are a valued teammate, and part of our larger mission to "Serve Society with Superior Quality." We offer you more than just competitive payment; we provide:
A supportive and engaging onboarding experience to ensure a smooth transition into our team.The opportunity to develop and grow through training and regular mentorship.Corporate Social Responsibility activities.A truly global, dynamic, and challenging work environment.Agility and work/life effectiveness and your long-term well-being.A diverse and inclusive team.We are committed to creating an inclusive culture that advances equity, embraces individuality, and helps our increasingly diverse teammates, customers, and communities thrive by providing equal opportunities in employment.
This means that all job applicants and staff will receive equal treatment and that we will not discriminate on grounds of gender, marital status, race, ethnicity, color, nationality, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or age.
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