WINDING ENGINE DRIVER

Bridge Personnel Concepts; Theunissen; On-site; ZAR 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Bridge Personnel Concepts is seeking a Winding Engine Driver to operate the winding engine in compliance with safety standards. The role involves hoisting men, materials, and ore in the shaft while adhering to the Mine Health and Safety Act. The successful candidate must have a Grade 12 certificate, relevant Winding Engine Driver qualifications, and at least 1-2 years of experience. Additional qualifications in Onsetting will be advantageous. Candidates must be medically fit and possess a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• At least 1-2 years’ experience as a Winding Engine Driver on AC and DC machines.
• Proof of driving a winder in the last 2 years as an appointed WED.
• 2-3 years’ experience as an Onsetter will be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Physically operate the winding engine to hoist and lower men, materials, and ore.
• Identify operational problems and emergencies.
• Ensure compliance with Mine Health and Safety Act.

Skills

Experience as a Winding Engine Driver

Medically fit

Valid driver's license

Education

Grade 12 (National Senior Certificate)

Recognised Winding Engine Driver certificate

Onsetter's Certificate

Job description

Minimum Required Qualification

• Level 4: Grade 12 (National Senior Certificate) and National Cert level 4 Certificate GET Education, Training and Development
• Recognised Winding Engine Driver certificate as issued by the DMR
• Onsetter's Certificate

The Appointee should

• NQF 4 (National Senior Certificate / Grade 12 or equivalent)
• Recognised Winding Engine Driver certificate as issued by the DMR.
• Proof must be provided that certificate is still valid and WED has driven a winder in the last 2 years as an appointed WED.
• Onsetter’s Certificate
• At least 1-2 years’ experience as a Winding Engine Driver on AC and DC machines or have proof of Competence for newly qualified WED.
• Medically fit to work in the specific business area
• Clear security screening record
• Valid driver’s license (if applicable)

Additional Requirements

• 2-3 years’ experience as an Onsetter will be advantageous

Key Responsibilities

• Attendance & Competence Reliability

  • Adhere to working schedules which include overtime and standby.
  • Complete and pass assessments and medical screening as per schedules.
  • Operational functionality.
  • Physically operate the winding engine to hoist and lower men, materials and ore in the shaft in compliance with the Mine Health and Safety Act and compliance to the SPG (Standards, Procedures and Guidelines).
  • Identifying electrical and/or mechanical faults - limited.
  • Identify operational problems and emergencies and act in accordance with specified requirements within area of responsibility.
  • Operate winding engine.
  • Assume responsibility for logbook.
  • Be conversant with the Mine Health and Safety Act and any applicable Company or management instructions.
  • Reset automatic hoist when trip-outs occur so as to ensure a minimum delay in hoisting time.
  • Record conditions of winding engine daily and complete driver’s log book as required.
  • List stoppages and callouts and reasons daily.
  • Perform other tasks as allocated by the supervisor.

• Legal Compliance

  • Adhere to regulations and special instructions (site specific).
  • Identification and reporting of non‑compliance incidents.
  • Identify hazards and take remedial measures to prevent accidents/ incidents during winding operations.
  • Use signals in an appropriate manner.
  • Participate and assist during audits conducted on machinery.
  • Adhere to rules and regulations as set out in the MHS Act.
  • Adhere to any special instructions issued by the responsible engineer.

  Reporting & Administration

  • Report all incidents and/or accidents pertaining to the winder and/or shaft to the responsible Section Engineer.
  • Complete relevant documentation required.

• Stakeholder Relations

  • Building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders across the organisation and externally at all levels and cross-functionally.
  • Ensuring open communication channels with all relevant stakeholders.
  • Sourcing, contracting and negotiating with service providers.
  • Liaising with the necessary entities on any environmental management related requirements and alignment where applicable.
  • Collaborating with external service providers regarding the design and implementation of tools to enhance processes.

  Financial Management Cost Savings

  • Leading and driving cost saving and cash conservation initiatives.
  • Remaining competitive on the global cost curve for surface operations.

  Building a values‑based organisational culture

  • Actively support and meaningfully participate in the execution of the segment specific organisational development plan. This support will manifest in the targeted shift in culture as described by a valid culture assessment.

  ESG Compliance

  • Align to international responsible mining principles.
  • SA Gold Operations: Align to World Gold Council (WGC) Responsible Gold Mining Principles (RGMPs).
  • SA PGM Operations: Enhance Together for Sustainability (eTfS) initiative.
  • US PGM Operations: Enhance together for ICCM principles.

  SHE Compliance

  • Maintain and comply with SHERQ standards within the work environment.
  • Participate in risk assessments and investigate and take appropriate action as per identified risks.
  • Ensure adherence to all company policies and procedures.

  SHE Management

  • Instil a culture of SHE leadership within the department.

  Focus on safe production & operational excellence

  • Focus on safety and health as well as operational excellence.
  • Improve our position on global industry cost curve.

  People Management

  • Provide coaching and on-the-job training to reporting staff.
  • Manage performance and development of reporting staff.
  • Ensure fair work allocation for team members.
  • Inspire team members towards high performance.