Description
The purpose of this position is to manage the Asset Care Management System and support resources according to engineering standards, legislative and Client requirements. It also includes the development and maintenance of best practice Engineering standards to support efficient plant maintenance execution.
Introduction
The position will be based at the Letšeng Diamonds mine site in Lesotho. The site-based work roster will apply but may vary depending on immediate site production requirements. Only Lesotho Citizens will be considered for this position which is also part of Minopex Lesotho’s succession plan pipeline.
Qualification Level
• A Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering together with a GCC (Mines and Works)
Experience and Skills Requirements
• Minimum 5 years’ experience after obtaining GCC
• 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
• Knowledge and experience in ISO standards will be an added advantage
• Engineering Maintenance Planning Systems (Pragma OnKey5) will be an advantage as well as our stores and inventory management system (SAGE)
• Project management knowledge
• Presentation skills
• Employee relations and people management skills
• Time management skills
• Administration and financial management skills
• A Valid driver’s license code B, EB or C1
• Computer literate in MS Office
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 and specifications
• Plan and co-ordinate major shutdowns with internal and external Clients to ensure the timeous allocation of resources
• 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 on 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
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