Plant Engineer

at  MINOPEX

DESCRIPTION

The purpose of this position is to manage the asset care management system according to engineering standards, legislative and client requirements.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• A Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering together with a GCC (Mines and Works)

EXPERIENCE & SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience after obtaining GCC
• Knowledge of Legal Compliance
• Knowledge of Technical Risk Management
• Maintenance / Asset Management knowledge
• Project Management knowledge
• Presentation skills
• Employee Relations and People Management skills
• Time management skills
• Administration and Financial management skills
• A Valid driver’s licence code B, EB or C1
• Computer literate in MS Office
• English language proficiency

• Control the allocation of work to ensure the achievement of results according to client needs and service objectives
• Coordinate the integration of the operational plans with engineering systems to ensure maximum plant availability according to organisational objectives
• Assess the requirements of the law, and ensure the implementation and adherence to all requirements within the responsibility area
• Provide technical support to the operation on engineering related matters to minimize possible engineering risk
• Prepare short, medium and long-term maintenance plans to meet business objectives
• Analyse and interpret maintenance trends and variances, and initiate change
• Ensure compliance to legislative requirements, engineering standards and specifications
• Plan and co-ordinate major shutdowns with internal and external clients to ensure the timeous allocation of resources
• Assess areas of maintenance where outsourcing or partnerships would be appropriate, and make recommendations
• Coordinate the preparation of all project technical documents to ensure that the technical content and cost are within the scope of work
• Direct or prepare and evaluate the technical aspects of procurement according to the project scope and organisational procedures
• Collaborate with the relevant stakeholders regarding technical issues to ensure effective integration with existing application of technology
• Develop and manage the implementation of the quality plan to ensure adherence to organisational quality standards
• Review and advise on engineering design progress and status according to the project plan and project objectives
• Manage construction and commissioning activities according to the project plan or requirements, organisational standards and procedures
• Manage and control the allocation of funds to ensure adherence to approved budgeted expenditure
• Assist in compiling the budget by providing information based on operational security and organisational requirements
• Set engineering targets to support the production process
• Effective people management and training, ensuring that the team meets their performance objectives
• Create a culture of cohesive, high-performance teamwork