Manage and co-ordinate the maintenance of the Surface Infrastructure and Fixed Plant (Schneider Control Double drum Winder, Main Vertical Fans, Conveyor belts and Crushers, Compressors, Diesel Emergency Generators, Compressors, Batch Plant, and all relevant Engineering functions / activities to ensure optimum availability at the lowest cost according to operational requirements. Manage day to day activities at the shaft, including contractors working in area of responsibility. The incumbent will be appointed as a 2.13.3.1/2.13.1 MHSA legal appointee.

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for the planning and organising of resources to obtain production targets.
• Plan and coordinate major shutdowns with internal and external clients to ensure the timeous allocation of resources.
• Co-ordinate day to day maintenance plan with operation team to ensure safety, reliability and availability of equipment is with in an acceptable time.
• Co-ordinate the design of new equipment and ensure integration with the application of existing technology and resources.
• Review maintenance strategy to align with OPEX and CAPEX Budget plan as per Asset management plan.
• Assist Engineering Manager on preparing DMR Files and filling the MD1 and MD208 Forms.
• Conduct Root Cause Analyses on primary equipment breakdowns.
• Lead in engineering decision making.
• Co-ordinate and communicate Primary Equipment breakdowns to relevant stakeholders.
• Manage and control maintenance cost to ensure budget plan not exceeded.
• Responsible for risk evaluation and alleviation within design of systems, equipment, and products (Technical and Health, Safety, Environment & Quality (HSEQ).
• Responsible for the execution of discipline design (systems, equipment and products) through to documentation and data pack management.
• Assist and support engineering team during breakdown fault finding
• Responsible as a Regulation 2.13.3.1 legal appointee for shafts, ventilation fans, compressors and surface infrastructure, all underground infrastructure (Mechanical & Electrical) and TMM (Trackless mobile Machinery) as well as project execution in area of responsibility.
• Ensure compliance to statutory requirements and Mine Policies, Procedures and Codes of Practice.
• Ensure that all Engineering reporting is aligned with standards, guidelines, and schedules.
• Lead on project execution to eliminated delays.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• National Senior Certificate (Matric)
• BTech/ BEng/ BSc Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering is essential. Postgraduate qualification would be advantageous
• Pr. Eng – Professional Engineer (essential)
• GCC Mines and Works (essential)
• Minimum 3 years as a Main Vertical Shaft Engineer

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Knowledge in HAZOP implementation
• Understanding of Double drum winders Operation
• A valid code B/EB driver’s licence
• Minimum 3 years’ experience on shafts, winders and ore processing plants or currently been appointed as 2.13.3.1 in these areas – (please clearly indicate on your CV) Management Development Programme required or equivalent.
• Minimum 10 to 15 years’ post GCC experience in an underground mine with TMM
• 5 years of experience at managerial level
• Operational experience in a leadership role
• Sound Computer Literacy and Microsoft Office Suite (Specify on your CV)

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & OTHER COMPETENCIES

• ABB/ Siemens Braking system
• Siemens / ABB / Schneider Winder control Drives
• Good communicate skills in English (written & verbal)
• Well-developed business, managerial and technical acumen
• Analytical and Problem-Solving ability
• Positive influence in good practice implementation
• Develop Presentations for senior management.
• Conflict Management
• Crisis Management