Unit Manager Environmental Engineering

Unit Manager Environmental Engineering; Theunissen; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

CLIENT is seeking a Unit Manager Environmental Engineering at a plant in the Free State to lead Ventilation and Occupational Hygiene across the segment. You will drive environmental engineering governance, supervise staff and resources, and oversee audits, new technologies, and compliance with COPs and SOPs.

The role requires MEC, a minimum of an NQF 6 qualification with 5 years’ related experience (2 in management), and proficiency with ventilation/refrigeration systems and simulation tools.

Qualifications

• Certificate in Mine Environmental Control (MEC)
• 5+ years’ experience in related role, incl. 2 years in management or specialist area
• Experience in developing, implementing and evaluating management systems and databases
• Knowledge of ventilation and refrigeration computer simulation programs
• Training in legislation, management systems, safety, health and environmental integration, risk assessment

Responsibilities

• Ventilation & Occupational Hygiene management across the segment; audits; ensure proper governance and resources
• Design and integrate ventilation/refrigeration networks; optimise using simulation models
• Develop strategies to implement best practices; ensure compliance with COPs, SOPs and managerial instructions
• Provide technical interpretation and reporting to mine owner and statutory bodies; monitor data systems

Skills

Ventilation Systems

Occupational Hygiene

Environmental Management

Mining

Refrigeration Piping

Education

NQF 6: Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma

Level 6 Diploma/Advanced Certificates in relevant fields

Postgraduate qualification in Natural Sciences/Environmental Engineering (advantageous)

Job description

CLIENT in the MINING INDUSTRY requires the service of a UNIT MANAGER ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING at their plant in the FREE STATE AREA as soon as possible

Minimum Required Qualification:

• Certificate in Mine Environmental control (MEC)

The Appointee should:

• NQF 6 (Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma)
• At least 5 years’ experience in a related role, of which 2 years should have been at a management level or experience in a functional/specialist area.
• Experience in the development, implementation and evaluation of management systems and database formulation.
• Working knowledge of specialist Ventilation and Refrigeration computer simulation programs where required
• Training, via courses, formal training or practical experience in: Legislation, Management system formulation and implementation, Safety, Health and Environmental integration, Hazard identification and risk assessment

Advantageous Qualifications:

• Level 6: Diploma and Advanced Certificates National Diplomas and Advanced Certificates Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology

Additional Requirements:

• Postgraduate qualification in Natural Sciences and Environmental Engineering would be advantageous.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ventilation & Occupational Hygiene Management Manage environmental, occupational hygiene and radiation protection disciplines across the segment. Establish sound engineering governance and principles. Establish and control Environmental Engineering (Ventilation) Hygiene resources (e.g. instruments, equipment, systems, and staff. Perform internal and external audits. Oversee the operational status of the disciplines. Implement new technology, systems and practices within the context of the Gold operational segment. Maintaining technical excellence across the Gold segment discipline specific. Implementation and evaluation of statutory COP's, SOP’s, and Managerial instructions regarding Ventilation Engineering and Occupational Hygiene. Technical interpretation recommendation and reporting to the owner of the mine and relevant statutory organisations on Ventilation Engineering and Occupational Hygiene aspects. Implement and evaluate monitoring programs and data management systems.
• Ventilation / Refrigeration Systems / Networks Design & Integration Design optimal ventilation systems that support a zero-harm sustained production approach. Optimise ventilation systems using computer simulation models). Ensure that the ventilation / refrigeration models integrate into the current ventilation systems within the discipline. Liaise with engineering team to optimise ventilation systems and improve reliability). Develop strategies that would incorporate best practices into designs. Conduct technical interpretations of new legislation, guidelines and directives in collaboration with key stakeholders. Sustainability Manage the integration of Occupational Hygiene standards. Incorporate relevant best practise standards. Ensure that the department complies with new legislation, guidelines and directives. Allocate the relevant resources to assist in executing of the relevant duties. Assist in benchmarking standards against best in industry and influence the appropriate changes.

Skills

• Environmental
• Environmental Management
• Mining
• Refrigeration Piping
• Ventilation Systems