Engineering Specialist Production

Valterra Platinum; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining company in Rustenburg is seeking a Talent and Recruitment Advisor to oversee the maintenance of equipment and control systems. Responsibilities include conducting audits, establishing maintenance programs, and providing technical assistance. Candidates should have a Grade 12 qualification, with a BEng or BSc in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering as an advantage.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent.
• BEng or BSc in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering will be an added advantage.
• GCC Mining/Factories Ticket will be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Visit sites and equipment locations on the mine and undertake equipment audits.
• Establish programs to maintain and improve the quality of maintenance.
• Provide technical assistance and direction to functional groups.

Job description

Talent and Recruitment Advisor @ Valterra Platinum | Belbin Accreditation

Engineering Specialist Production (Electrical) is responsible for the coordination and management of the equipment maintenance programmes on the processing plant by providing expertise in the maintenance of equipment and control systems ensuring plant and equipment is maintained effectively and operated in a safe and reliable condition, Through the implementation of maintenance strategies and tactics for the management of assets and equipment whilst optimising the interface with other mine systems and functions.

Job responsibilities

• Visit sites and equipment locations on the mine and undertake equipment audits and inspections in respect to engineering workmanship, quality and compliance with engineering policies, procedures and standards
• Proof and evaluate compliance of the maintenance application to legal and statutory regulations, standards, codes of practice, specifications and standard operating procedures
• Establish programs to maintain and improve the quality of maintenance and the maintenance systems employed to minimize unplanned downtime on key equipment
• Provide technical assistance and direction to other functional groups to drive quality improvements and enhance the maintenance function
• Assess equipment criticality and performance trends analysis to assure systemic problems are identified and make the necessary decisions or changes to current maintenance practices to remedy and fix the problems arising
• Facilitates a three to five-year maintenance management strategy for the operation
• Monitors compliance to maintenance schedules and programs interventions to remedy deviations
• Plays a decisive role in preparing schedules and the supervision of major works/shutdowns
• Designs and installs maintenance facilities and workshop tooling that are fit for the purpose required for the maintenance tasks undertaken in the department
• Identifies and establishes the special tools required to perform the identified maintenance tasks to be carried out
• Ensures compliance to MHSA, OHSA and domestic requirements in all maintenance facilities provided
• Ensure that workshops have been upgraded to comply existing best practice with workshop standards, environmental control and material flow

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• BEng or BSc in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering will be an added advantage
• GCC Mining/Factories Ticket will be an advantage

Experience

• Experience in the maintenance of Electrical Distribution Equipment and Drive Systems, equipment related thereof namely Transformers, MV Switchgear and Protection Systems, LV Switchgear & MCCs, AC & DC Motors and Variable Speed Drives
• 1 to 3 -years’ Process Plant experience will be an added advantage

Technical Knowledge

• Manufacturing knowledge (Platework /machining/Fitting) will be an added advantage
• Mechanical and Electrical Drawing understanding will be an added advantage
• Engineering Specialist Certificate will be an added advantage
• Working knowledge of PLC control systems
• Conversant with MHSA and the OHSA acts
• Demonstrated skill in managing people and resources
• Basic computer literacy
• Working knowledge of client disciplines – Mining, Engineering
• Valid driving license code 08

Role is at GBF 6 level reporting to the Senior Reliability Engineer

Location: Rustenburg, North-West, South Africa