General Engineering Superintendent (GES)
Minopex
Postmasburg, Northern Cape
Permanent
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Posted 16 October 2024 - Closing Date 23 October 2024

Job Details

Job Description

Introduction

This position will be based at a site at the Koedeskloof Iron Ore Mine.

Description

The purpose of this position is to coordinate maintenance for an engineering stream according to operational requirements and equipment/asset technical specifications and standards (planned maintenance).

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, 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
  • Supervise subordinates in their daily activities to ensure maintenance according to organisational standards and the maintenance requirements
  • Continuously analyse equipment efficiencies and 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 optimise utilization of equipment to the relevant section 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
  • Diploma in Engineering Studies N6
  • Valid driver’s licence code B, EB or C1
  • Own transport to attend to call outs

Experience and Skills Requirements
  • Minimum 8 years’ experience as an Engineering Supervisor
  • 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
  • Valid driver’s licence code B, EB or C1
  • Own transport to attend to call outs