Resident Engineer

Network Recruitment; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Recruitment is seeking a Resident Engineer to manage and control engineering activities in an underground mining section. You will ensure safe, reliable operation of trackless mobile machinery and underground infrastructure, while supporting production targets and regulatory compliance.

The role requires GCC Mines and Works, a degree or diploma in mechanical or electrical engineering, and a valid driver’s licence. Training in maintenance management and risk assessment is advantageous.

Qualifications

• GCC Mines and Works in the applicable discipline.
• National Diploma or Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Valid driver’s licence.
• Additional training in maintenance management, risk assessment and incident investigation advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage maintenance, servicing and repair of underground trackless mobile machinery (TMM).
• Develop and implement preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance programmes.
• Ensure safety-critical systems are maintained in a safe and serviceable condition.
• Monitor equipment availability, MTBF and MTTR; minimise unplanned breakdowns.
• Investigate recurring failures and implement root-cause corrective actions.
• Coordinate equipment inspections, major repairs, component replacements and planned shutdowns.
• Ensure unsafe or defective machinery is isolated and not returned to service.

Education

GCC Mines and Works

Mechanical or Electrical Engineering degree

Valid driver’s licence

Job description

Resident Engineer, To manage and control all engineering activities within the designated underground mining section, ensuring the safe, reliable and cost-effective operation of trackless mobile machinery (TMM), electrical and mechanical installations, and associated engineering infrastructure. The incumbent is responsible for maintaining equipment availability, minimising unplanned breakdowns, supporting production targets and ensuring compliance with the Mine Health and Safety Act, applicable regulations, statutory requirements and company standards.

Trackless Mobile Machinery and Engineering Maintenance

• Manage the maintenance, servicing and repair of underground TMM, including LHDs, dump trucks, drill rigs, bolters, utility vehicles, and other mining equipment.
• Develop and implement preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programmes.
• Ensure safety-critical systems, including brakes, steering, emergency stops, fire suppression and other protective devices, are maintained in a safe and serviceable condition.
• Monitor equipment availability, utilisation, breakdown trends, MTBF and MTTR.
• Investigate recurring failures and implement root-cause corrective actions.
• Coordinate equipment inspections, major repairs, component replacements, and planned maintenance shutdowns.
• Ensure unsafe or defective machinery is isolated and not returned to service until appropriately repaired and released.

Underground Engineering Infrastructure

• Manage the maintenance and reliability of underground electrical distribution, cables, substations, pumps, dewatering systems, compressed-air installations, and associated infrastructure.
• Ensure engineering installations are safely operated, maintained and inspected in accordance with applicable requirements.
• Coordinate engineering work with mining operations to minimise production interruptions.
• Ensure engineering modifications are assessed, approved, documented and commissioned before being returned to service.

Maintenance Planning and Production Support

POSITION INFO

Government Certificate of Competency ( GCC ) Mines and Works, in the applicable discipline and as required for the position. National Diploma or Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, as applicable to the role. Valid driver's licence. Additional training in maintenance management, risk assessment and incident investigation will be advantageous