General Engineering Superintendent (G.E.S)

Introduction

This position will be based at a site in Phalaborwa.

The purpose of this position is to coordinate maintenance for an engineering stream according to operational requirements and equipment/assets technical specifications and standards

Duties and Responsibilities

• Set engineering targets according to production and engineering requirements
• Integrate and co-ordinate engineering and technical maintenance plans
• Deploy engineering teams to ensure repair and maintenance to maximize engineering running hours
• Investigate and diagnose problems and breakdowns to determine resource requirements and order spares according to Company procedures
• Perform inspections in accordance with the Mine Health and Safety Act regulations and analyse breakdowns
• Over-inspect subordinates in their daily activities to ensure that maintenance is done according to organisational standards and requirements
• Continuously analyse equipment efficiencies to recommend or implement improvements and changes to maximise running hours
• Communicate equipment information and changes to internal stakeholders to minimise production delays
• Determine work schedules in conjunction with other engineering / process teams to ensure availability and optimal utilisation of equipment to the relevant sections and consult with production teams on maintenance activities that affect production
• Ensure availability during standby duties according to schedule
• Perform administrative duties to ensure record accuracy and availability, budget compliance and spares availability
• Comply with established communication channels and enhance when require

Qualification Requirements

• Matric (Grade12) or equivalent qualification registered at NQF Level 4 , including relevant NATED qualifications such a the N3 Certificate
• N6 National Diploma in Engineering
• Valid Section 13 / Section 26 (D) Trade Test Certificate
• GCC Factories – advantageous

Experience and Skills Requirements

• Minimum 8 years’ experience as an Engineering Supervisor
• English language proficiency
• Time management skills
• Internal Employee Relations training
• Supervisory management training
• Finance for non-financial managers training
• Computer literate in MS Office
• Relevant planned maintenance system training
• Valid driver’s Licence code B, EB or C1
• Own transport to attend to call outs