The role reports to the Maintenance Manager.
The role provides application of professional knowledge of mechanical engineering to design, maintain and enhance fit for purpose and effective mechanical systems in accordance with the law, relevant codes of practice and Group Technical Standards.
In a direct line reporting relationship with the Junior Engineers and Mechanical foremen, the role provides technical direction, coaching and mentoring to these roles.
Technical work responsibilities and requirements:
- Optimising maintenance operations, using best available tools and procedures to maximise equipment availability.
- Manage and execute a mechanical audit system.
- Managing reliability and life expectancy of equipment by monitoring & analysing the condition (oil, temperature, vibration, and metal condition (fatigue))
- Contributing to the development of the strategic mine plans and strategy.
- Design, repair and install all mechanical equipment and infrastructure.
- Ensure proper day-to-day scheduling of works and resource allocation.
- Manage engineering processes safely, efficiently and cost effectively to meet short term and long-term production objectives.
- Implement and contribute to continuous improvement and asset optimisation initiatives and projects to ensure best practice engineering.
- Contribute to the development of the Department budget.
- Manage the section’s expenditure within the approved budget to ensure effective cost control and savings.
- Demonstrate behaviour in line with health, safety, and environmental standards and with Company and Group values.
- Set the health, safety and environmental expectations for your team and monitor behaviour so that it meets the required standards.
- Participate in relevant safety audits, inspections and observations, and address issues as part of demonstrating safety leadership.
- Legal responsibility for all mechanical installations on the mine site.
Technical work responsibilities and requirements:
- Working knowledge of SHEQ systems.
- Must demonstrate a high level of Mechanical Engineering Practise
- Knowledge of up-to-date mechanical engineering process` and techniques.
- Knowledge of various maintenance tactics such as Scheduled Preventive Maintenance, Condition Monitoring, Engineering Out Maintenance, Reliability Centred Maintenance etc.
- Knowledge of Work Planning and Control techniques
- High computer literacy. Be proficient in MS Suite of programs (Excel/ Word/ Power Point/ Projects/ Outlook)
- High analytical skills. Analyse equipment performance and recommend plant and process improvements.
- Good understanding of relevant statutory instruments pertaining to the industry
- Good business writing, presentation, and communication skills
- Must have a working knowledge of understanding of Mining Management & Safety Regulations SI 109 of 1990
- Must have sound working knowledge of isolation and lockout systems.
- Manage and control critical spares system for all relevant equipment.
Core work outputs:
- Management and coordinating of all mechanical activities.
- Ensuring consistent and uniform application of engineering standards and good practise.
- Ensure mechanical solutions and activities to support the business plan.
- Selecting and recommending appropriate mechanical techniques and technologies.
- Carry out planning for major shutdown work.
- Review work planning and control procedures.
- Developing suitable training programmes and materials for key mechanical tasks and process.
- Effective implementation of current and future technologies to improve business efficiency.
- Develop Audit protocol to review engineering standards and systems.
Candidates must hold a degree in Mechanical Engineering plus 8 years post qualification experience.
User knowledge of a CMMS such as SAP, MIMS, eMaint.
Significant knowledge of mechanical equipment used in Mining and Mineral processes.