General Engineering Supervisor (Diesels), D2

SUMMARY:
Minimum of 4 years’ experience as an 2.9.2 Engineering Foreman

POSITION INFO:

There is a position for GENERAL ENGINEERING SUPERVISOR (DIESEL) in free state.

The role:

The role is responsible for the day-to-day implementation of plans to manage company Engineering Assets, Resources and Infrastructure – availability of machinery and equipment and managing resources and people to achieve planned production targets.

Responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Maintain safe work practices and a safe working environment by ensuring that legal requirements and group working standards and policies related to engineering are implemented and followed on the Operations and Projects
• Optimise planned maintenance schedules of machinery and equipment ensuring that equipment is effectively maintained
• Research and implement best practice systems with respect to cost, maintenance, safety and people management
• Effective People management, ensuring that roles are well defined and clarified and that competencies and learning paths are developed to human capacity and capability
• Financial Budgeting & Management
• Participate in ad hoc projects providing input into drafting of scope for new projects
• Sound knowledge on Proximity detection system (PDS)
• Manage diesel dispensing equipment
• Management of critical spares and sub-assemblies (stock levels/turnaround time and quality of repairs)
• Contractor management compliance i.e. safety, training/authorizations and quality
• Structural integrity maintenance management
• Managing structural/mechanical/hydraulic drawing libraries

Requirements:

• National N4 Certificate and Recognized Trade Test in the relevant discipline or National Diploma or Engineering Degree
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience as an 2.9.2 Engineering Foreman
• Safety & Risk Management Course
• Knowledge of Relevant Legislation including: The Mine Health and Safety Act, Minerals and Energy Act, Basic Conditions of Employment and Environmental Legislation
• An in-depth knowledge of technical engineering aspects such as outside equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and South Africa Bureau of Standards (SABS)
• A good working knowledge and understanding of machinery and equipment used in the Mining Industry
• Aware of best practices and new technologies relating to Engineering Principles and Processes
• Computer Literacy: MS Office and SAP
• Valid driver’s license
• In possession or able to obtain a valid Certificate of Fitness

Advantageous:

• Diploma / Degree in Mechanical Engineering (NQF Level 7)
• Strong knowledge in maintaining heavy equipment used in (mining, construction or industrial applications)
• Excellent leadership, communication and problem – solving skills
• Appropriate ERP (SAP or Equivalent) qualifications
• Recognized trade test

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