Technical Manager

Bridgestone; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global tyre and rubber company seeks a Technical Manager to provide high-level technical support. Candidates should have a tertiary qualification in Engineering and at least 10 years of consulting experience in the mining industry. Responsibilities include monitoring technical standards, supporting operations, and compiling technical policies. This role offers an engaging onboarding experience and opportunities for growth, making mobility safer and more efficient for future generations.

Benefits

Supportive onboarding experience

Opportunity for growth and training

Corporate Social Responsibility activities

Dynamic work environment

Work/life effectiveness support

Diverse and inclusive team environment

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience consulting to the mining industry required.
• Experience in the tyre industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level technical support to site personnel.
• Compile and review technical policies and procedures.
• Monitor innovations and provide recommendations.
• Audit sites for compliance with technical standards.
• Assist and provide technical support to operations.

Skills

Exceptional written and oral communication skills

Consulting experience in the mining industry

Education

Tertiary qualification in Engineering (Mining, Mechanical, Civil or Materials Engineering)

Job description

Technical Manager-Otraco

JobReq ID: 54669 | Type of work: On site | Type of contract: Open-ended/permanent | Full/Part Time: Full time | Location: Johannesburg, ZA

ABOUT US

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. (BSAM), headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, and Bridgestone Europe, Middle East and Africa (BSEMEA), headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, operate collectively as a “Bridgestone West” strategic region. This region services the strategic business needs of teams across the Americas, Europe, Middle East and Africa. BSAM and BSEMEA are subsidiaries of Bridgestone Corporation, globally headquartered in Japan. Bridgestone and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand products and solutions to address the needs of a broad range of customers and industries.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Person

Technical Manager provides high level technical support to site personnel and where necessary, liaise with senior personnel within the client companies. The Technical Manager will be resourceful, flexible to a changing business environment and its demands and adapt quickly to new circumstances.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Essential:

• The person will have a tertiary qualification in Engineering from one of the following fields of Mining, Mechanical Civil or Materials Engineering.
• They will exhibit exceptional written and oral communications skills.
• It is essential that the person has ten or more years’ experience consulting to the mining industry

Preferred:

• Experience in the Tyre Industry.

Reports to
General Manager

DUTIES

• The following is a general list of tasks that a person in this position is required to perform. The Company may add to or vary these duties from time to time provided the variation is reasonable having regard to the Employee’s skills, competence and training.
• Compile, review and authorise technical policies, procedures and specifications for publication on the OMS
• Monitor technical innovations and changes within the industry and provide guidance and recommendations to Otraco personnel and clients
• Ensure that quality documents are maintained, filed and archived according to OMS procedures
• Review safe work procedures to ensure Otraco site personnel are compliant with technical standards and sound work practices
• Ensure that technical standards are implemented and being maintained on sites where appropriate
• Audit sites for compliance to the OMS
• Liaise with responsible personnel as required, identifying and reporting any quality related complaints or deficiencies
• Assist and provide technical support to the operations department in conjunction with the Project Engineer and Site Manager (or other Otraco site representative) responsible for the day to day running of each site
• Ensure that engineers comply with the objectives and maintain the standards by which each site will run
• Ensure that Otraco standards are maintained in the analysis of tyre performance, and that company standards of tyre servicing, accuracy of tyre records and workshop performance are being maintained by employees
• Assist with recruitment

• Assist in the technical development of engineers and supervisors
• Review the statistical and written sections of monthly reports (GMR/SMR’s)
• Make recommendations to Project Engineers on any factor affecting tyre performance and costs, or which would enhance the overall performance of the operation (usually via GMR)
• Promote and sponsor technical development that maintains Otraco’s position as a leader in earthmover tyre management
• Provide technical engineering support for proposed contracts
• Perform consulting audits
• Preparation/delivery of technical papers and presentations

SAFETY

• Ensure that all personnel work safely and follow Occupational Health and Safety Procedures
• Assist with the investigation of incidents to determine controls to eliminate or reduce the risk of injury or damage to personnel and equipment
• Provide technical specifications to ensure that workshop equipment is fit for purpose and meets safety requirements
• Ensure compliance with all instructions documented in the OMS Safety Plan
• Comply with site emergency evacuation procedures
• Promote safe work practices throughout the company
• Assist with setting safety standards, implementing safety programmes and ensure that all Otraco employees have the systems to maintain safe working practices on each site

WHAT WE OFFER

At Bridgestone, what really matters is fostering co-creation opportunities and empowering you to be creative and curious to make mobility safer, more efficient, and more sustainable for future generations. Whatever role you fill, when you represent Bridgestone, you are a valued teammate, and part of our larger mission to “Serve Society with Superior Quality”. We offer you:

• A supportive and engaging onboarding experience to ensure a smooth transition into our team.
• The opportunity to develop and grow, through training and regular mentorship.
• Corporate Social Responsibility activities.
• A truly global, dynamic and challenging work environment.
• Agility and work/life effectiveness and your long-term well-being.
• A diverse and inclusive team.

We are committed to create an even more inclusive culture that advances equity, embraces individuality, and helps our increasingly diverse teammates, customers, and communities thrive, by providing equal opportunities in employment. This means that all job applicants and members of staff will receive equal treatment and that we will not discriminate on grounds of gender, marital status, race, ethnicity, color, nationality, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, religion or age.