Knowledge/Education Requirement:
GCC Mines & Works.
National Diploma or Degree in the Engineering field.
MDP or equivalent will be advantageous.
Computer literate (Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel).
Formal training in Planned Maintenance will be an advantage.
Experience and Requirements:
Work experience on process plant or platinum concentrator.
Equipment maintenance systems experience is essential.
Previous management experience is a requirement.
Knowledge of pumps, pipe systems for slurry and clear water.
Knowledge of bulk materials handling (conveyor belts and associated systems).
Knowledge of classification equipment (screening, DMS drum, cyclones).
Knowledge of comminution equipment (crushing, milling).
Must have a good understanding of fundamental principles of business management.
Major tasks of the job:
Ensure compliance to all applicable legal requirements and COP’s.
Ensures adherence to the company’s health and safety standards.
Responsible for implementing safe work standards and procedures.
Support the Plant Manager in operational duties, including human resource management.
Co-operation with operational team to ensure plant throughput and production targets are met.
Implement planned maintenance system through leading the maintenance risk assessments, maintenance procedures, approval of the planned maintenance job cards.
Implement and maintain engineering standards.
Engineering for plant optimization.
Equipment specification for procurement.
Quality management for construction work done on site.
Quality assurance for equipment fabrication and supply.
Management of critical spares inventory.
Management of operating spares and consumables for maintenance.
Failure and root cause analysis and problem solving.
Cost management.
Compilation of annual operating cost budgets, majors, abnormal budgets and capital.
Monthly reporting of plant performance (availability of equipment) and cost performance (engineering budgets).
Team management.
Performance assessment of foremen and artisans.
Disciplinary hearings.
The position will report directly to the Plant Manager, with a technical reporting to the Executive Office Business Development (Director Technical).
