Site Supervisor

Metso Outotec; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in sustainable technology seeks an LCS Site Supervisor in Rustenburg to provide technical support and foster customer relationships. The role involves overseeing site operations, ensuring health and safety compliance, and managing stakeholder communications while striving for excellence in service delivery.

Benefits

Global incentive program tied to performance targets.

Extensive learning opportunities.

Inclusive culture that supports personal growth.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years relevant experience in mining or similar industry environment.
• Technical qualification (Trade test) required.
• Strong PC skills using office software such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Supervise site operations and maintain customer relationships.
• Manage health and safety compliance on site.
• Conduct performance reviews and manage site communication.

Skills

Safety mindset

People management

Project management

Problem-solving

Education

Diploma in Metallurgical Engineering or Mineral Processing

Grade 12 (Matric)

Relevant Trade qualification

Job description

Join an industry leader and make a positive change in the sustainable use of the world’s natural resources. Together, we will transform the business and drive the industry toward a greener future.

At Metso, you will be supported by our inclusive culture and a network of colleagues from around the world. With us, you will embark on a personal growth journey and are encouraged to realize your potential. This is your invitation to rise above the possible.

Job posting end date: 07/06/2025

JOB TITLE: LCS SITE SUPERVISOR - RUSTENBURG

We are seeking an LCS Site Supervisor to join our Rustenburg LCS team. You will be responsible for providing Metso’s customers with professional technical support of its products.

This position is responsible for building and maintaining an active long-term relationship with key decision makers at customer site level and continuously promote Metso’s value adding offering. Create a healthy business with high customer satisfaction.

In this position, you will report to the Site Manager.

This position is mainly located in Rustenburg Northwest at the Waterval Smelters Site.

TEAM YOU BELONG TO

You will work closely with internal and external stakeholders, such as LCS Support Centre to assure a common understanding/application of technical and safety support and information to support and provide excellent customer service on Metso’s equipment.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

You are responsible for the following per your allocated area of responsibility:

Including but not limited to the following operations:

• Site Operations.
• Pressure Filter Project upgrades and modernizations.
• Responsible for the Health & Safety Culture on site.
• Responsible for delivery according to the scope of contract and any deviations from the agreement.
• Responsible to ensure process compliance of the site.
• Responsible for all communications i.e. performance reviews, daily, weekly and monthly reporting as well as escalation of issues.
• Managing the site stakeholder relationship including the customer, suppliers and service providers.
• Supervise operators to ensure consistent plant utilization and metallurgical performance while promoting a safe work environment.
• Perform regular inspections of all plant areas to ensure best operating practices are being followed
• Diagnose plant operating deficiencies and bring resolution.
• Perform routine inspection of plant equipment and auxiliaries to ensure safe operating condition and effectiveness.
• Diagnose plant defects focusing on identifying root cause and coordinate maintenance works with engineering staff.
• Report on shift activities and performance indicators. Focus on equipment availability and operational shortfalls.
• Be enthusiastic and pro-active in view of driving the team to achieve production targets. Contribute to transferring skills to the staff.

Other responsibilities include:

• Functional Planning/ Scheduling.
• People Management.
• Comply with all Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental requirements.
• Plan and direct plant production volume to meet delivery dates.

Requirements & Competences

• Safety mindset
• Experience in site or production management
• Good people management skills.
• Project management skills understanding Metso technologies and service offerings and processes.
• A hands-on supervisor for Metso equipment oversees for e.g pressure filter daily preventive inspection of pressure filter equipment, ensuring they run efficiently and safely.
• Relevant Trade /qualification or similar skills acquired by experience.
• Diploma in Metallurgical Engineering or Mineral Processing will be beneficial.
• At least 1-3 years relevant experience in mining or similar industry environment.
• Ability to follow instructions and guidelines.
• Process start-up experience would be a plus.
• Strong PC skills using office software such as Excel, Word and Power Point.

Key Competencies

• Strong presentation and facilitation skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to identify and solve problems
• Able to work as part of a team
• High Work Standards

Performance Metrics

QEHS

• Lost time injuries (LTI)
• Near misses
• Accidents

Financial

• EBIT of site operation
• Cost of site operation

Personnel

• Overtime
• Sickness (%)
• Initiatives

Operational

• Work order backlog in mechanical maintenance
• Utilization rate of planned work compared to actual
• Technical availability in mechanical maintenance
• Loss tons in €uros (due to poor availability of mechanical maintenance)
• Contract related KPI’s
• O&M assist availability and utilization analysis.
• Safety KPI’s
• Conducting customer & employee satisfaction survey’s
• Utilization rate
• Operational SER KPI’s
• Coordinate and mange RCA’s

Collaboration & Stakeholders

• Co-operating with the Senior Technician and Site Planner.
• Customer engagement.
• Collaboration, upskilling and training Metso Filter Operators
• Unions, officials and associations.

WHO YOU ARE

• Grade 12 (Matric)
• Technical qualification (Trade test)
• Experience in Mechanical Maintenance
• Leading the operational team
• Relevant industry knowledge including international business relations
• Maintenance planning and scheduling
• Planning and organising risk management.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES FOR THIS ROLE

• Highly motivated individual with the ability to work under stress and meet the deadlines
• Must be capable of effectively and accurately working on several projects at one time and (organizing, prioritizing tasks and working in a fast-paced environment)
• Strong communication, co-operation, interpersonal and presentation skills
• Strong management and communication skills, team building skills, drive and performance orientation

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

• An inspiring purpose - Enabling sustainable modern life. Minerals and metals are the backbone of essential functions in the modern world. However, there's a pressing need for more sustainable solutions to collect and process them. At Metso, you get to be part of transforming the industry and making a positive change.
• Compensation and rewards - Global incentive program tied to business and performance targets.
• A thriving culture - We are committed to developing an inclusive culture that enables everyone to do their best and reach their full potential. A culture that is courageous, compelling, and caring, and unites our people to build a sustainable future together.
• Extensive learning opportunities - Ongoing growth dialogues, internal mobility, mentoring programs, education assistance, ambitious projects, and global opportunities
• Worldwide support - Leverage our network of peers across the world, offering valuable assistance. We get things done together, through open and honest communication.

GET IN TOUCH

Want to rise above the possible with us?

• Go to our website www.metso.com click on Careers and start your application,

Or

• Go to PeoplePoint, click on Careers, and start your application.

Hiring Manager: Lethukuthuka Msikili

How to join - Working at Metso - About Metso - Diversity and Inclusion - Meet our people

Metso is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, nationality, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

Metso is a frontrunner in sustainable technologies, end-to-end solutions and services for the aggregates, minerals processing and metals refining industries globally. We improve our customers’ energy and water efficiency, increase their productivity, and reduce environmental risks with our product and service expertise. We are the partner for positive change.

Metso is headquartered in Espoo, Finland. At the end of 2024 Metso had close to 17,000 employees in around 50 countries, and sales in 2024 were about EUR 4.9 billion. Metso is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki.

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