All qualified Basotho applicants are invited to submit their Resumes and certified academic qualifications for the position of EMV Engineer on or before the 21 February 2020. Applications should be submitted to the following email address: [email protected] with the subject line RE: Application For EMV Engineer Position OR hand delivered to SMD Maseru Office, 15 UN Road, Sentinel Office Park. The position is based at SMD Mine, Kao.
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS & RELATED EXPERIENCE
• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
• Degree in Engineering (Advantageous)
• Business or Project Management qualification/Experience
• 5 Years’ Mining machinery maintenance experience within a project’s execution and contracts management, planning and production environment
• 5 Years’ Experience in the application of heavy mining equipment
• 3 Years’ Technical management experience at a senior level
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
• Good understanding of application of HMV’s in and open pit production environment
• Technical knowledge of procurement, maintenance and application of heavy mining machinery
• Adequate level of understanding of networking in a maintenance and OEM environment
• Knowledge of laws, legal codes, government regulations and legislation
• Working knowledge of open pit mining methods, best practices, principles and associated technologies in relation to EMV application
• Working understanding of budgeting, mine planning, mine layouts
• Familiar with statistical calculations, analyses and construction of graphical summaries
• Sound knowledge of resources requirements associated with trackless / conventional mining
• Manage spares and stock levels for effective maintenance of EMV’s
• Set, maintain and monitor EMV fleet maintenance systems and operations
• Plan maintenance in safe, economical, and environmentally sound extraction of ores
• Design, implement, and monitor the development of workshop facilities, systems, or equipment.
• Control and manage resources in all activities related to proper maintenance and application of EMV fleet
• Monitor EMV production rates to assess operational effectiveness
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
• Problem-solving skills
• Critical Thinking and reasoning skills to identify alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
• Writing skills, for writing reports and publications
• Good communication and active listening skills
• Good interpersonal and networking skills
• Motivated and inspirational, with the ability to work within a team environment
• Budgeting and cost control skills
• Project management skills
• Basic financial management skills
• Experience in industrial relations practices and negotiation
• Proficient computer skills of relevant software such as MS Office Suite and MS Projects
• Proficient in applicable software packages
No applications will be accepted after the closing date. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.