Introduction
This is a leadership role which will be based at Letseng Diamonds Site in Lesotho reporting to the Operations Manager on site. The site-based work roster will apply but may vary depending on immediate site production requirements.
Description
The purpose of this position is to manage the asset care management system, which is integrated to all site-based management and operational systems according to engineering standards, legislative and client requirements. Development and implementation of stay in business structures and major asset replacement framework over the life of mine. Provide coaching and implementation of a development framework for the engineering team.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Control the allocation of work to ensure the achievement of results according to Client needs and service objectives
- Coordinate the integration of the operational plans with engineering systems to ensure maximum plant availability according to organisational objectives
- Assess the requirements of the law, and ensure the implementation and adherence to all requirements within the responsibility area
- Provide technical support to the operation on engineering related matters to minimize possible engineering risk
- Prepare short, medium and long-term maintenance plans to meet business objectives
- Analyse and interpret maintenance trends and variances, and initiate change
- Ensure compliance to legislative requirements, engineering standards / specifications, and other requirements
- Set up frameworks and procedures for the plan and co-ordinate major shutdowns with internal and external clients to ensure the timeous allocation of resources
- Implementation of a proper OEM management framework to ensure proper service delivery and adherence to contractual KPIs
- Assess areas of maintenance where outsourcing or partnerships would be appropriate and make recommendations
- Coordinate the preparation of all project technical documents to ensure that the technical content and cost is within the scope of work
- Direct or prepare and evaluate the technical aspects of procurement according to the project scope and organisational procedures
- Collaborate with the relevant stakeholders regarding technical issues to ensure effective integration with existing application of technology
- Develop and manage the implementation of the quality plans to ensure adherence to organisational quality standards
- Review and advise on engineering design progress and status according to the project plan and project objectives
- Manage construction and commissioning activities according to the project plan or requirements, organisational standards and procedures
- Manage and control the allocation of funds to ensure adherence to approved budgeted expenditure
- Assist in compiling the budget by providing information based on operational security and organisational requirements
- Set engineering departmental targets to support the production process
Qualification Requirements:
- A Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering together with a GCC (Mines and Works)
Experience and Skills Requirements:
- Minimum 10 years’ experience in a Plant Engineer role
- At least 5 years in an Engineering Manager role
- Knowledge of Diamond processing plants including Dense Medium Separation plants will be an advantage
- Knowledge of Legal Requirements and Compliance
- Knowledge of Technical Risk Management
- Engineering Maintenance Planning Systems (Pragma OnKey5) will be an advantage as well as our stores and inventory management system (SAGE version 12)
- Project management knowledge
- Presentation skills
- Employee relations and people management skills
- Time management skills
- Administration and financial management skills
- Valid driver’s licence code B, EB or C1
- Computer literate in MS Office
- English language proficiency
- Knowledge of ISO Standards, specifically ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018