Our client, a leading Chrome Mining Group is looking for an experienced and qualified Engineer at their Millsell facility in Mooinooi near Rustenburg.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT AND QUALITY:
Manage SHEQ compliance within the Section through effective use of the Toolbox
Utilise the Information Management System (IMS) to initiate, investigate and report SHEQ status;

CUSTOMERS:
Define Service Level Agreements with plant/production personnel.
Put systems and controls in place that will ensure that equipment is maintained at specified performance and within prescribed technical & legal requirements.
It must permit a safe and environmentally acceptable operation
Meet the required production-rated capacity at minimum life cycle costs;

PEOPLE:
Manage the Department by:
Ensure an enabling climate/culture
Manage labour stability by minimising labour turnover
Ensure labour complement is in line with budget and achieve HDSA and Female targets for the Section
Manage performance against set targets and competencies and ensure IDP’s are linked to performance results and implemented
Conduct career discussions and implement actions with all identified talent
Ensure discipline is maintained (absenteeism, lateness, overtime, misconduct, etc.)
Coach and counsel people to ensure improved performance levels
Conduct recruitment interviews

BUSINESS PROCESSES:
Maintenance Support:
Define equipment criticality using a risk matrix
Define and manage the overall maintenance strategy for the Mine

Solve problems and implement solutions:
Ensure that outcomes of RCA’s are evaluated for their business case, implemented as applicable and are sustainable
Select equipment vendors as per maintenance standards

Work execution:
Perform planned job observations
Document and review the plant maintenance strategy on an annual basis to ensure that it is aligned with the business plan
Ensure strict adherence to maintenance work management principles (percent planned work, adherence to schedule, number of breakdowns,
number of proactive requests) to obtain maximum plant availability at minimum maintenance cost per unit produced
Manage the Engineering Assets to ensure that they produce at their designed capacity and are periodically refurbished to their original condition to ensure optimal life
Ensure strict adherence to the relevant engineering standards and specifications
Periodically audit the asset and documentation to obtain maximum standardisation of spares and new installations on the site

Work Analysis:
Interrogate non-published reports standard
Investigate & communicate Commercial Exceptions
Follow up warranty claims on component failures on high criticality equipment

GROWTH:
Manage Continuous Improvement through Operational Excellence
Foster a climate of continuous improvement in the maintenance team
Develop the capability of the maintenance organization for the plant and Mine

SHAREHOLDER VALUE:
Prepare Maintenance budget per equipment
Prepare, consolidate and monitor Maintenance budget and monitor over / under
maintenance
Action variances of actual to planned costs

Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
B.Eng./BSc. (Eng.) Degree or Technikon Diploma
Government Certificate of Competency
MBL / MBA will be advantageous
Professional registration with ECSA will be advantageous

Competencies Required:
Safety Leadership
Innovation
Leadership
Planning, Organising & Control
Results Orientation
Problem Solving & Decision Making
Aligning Performance for Success
Communication
Interpersonal skills
Change Leadership
Emotional Intelligence
Building Strong Teams
Business Acumen