General Engineering Superintendent (G.E.S)

at  MINOPEX

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.

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 driver’s 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

• 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