Mine Plant Engineer Platinum– GCC Mines

Mine Plant Engineer Platinum– GCC Mines (2.13.1), Steelpoort, Rneg + Ben

• GCC Mines & Works
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• National Diploma or Degree in the Engineering field;
• MDP or equivalent will be advantageous;
• Computer literate (Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel);
• Formal training in Planned Maintenance will be an advantage.
• Work experience on process plant or platinum concentrator
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• Equipment maintenance systems experience is essential
• Previous management experience is a requirement;
• Knowledge of pumps, pipe systems for slurry and clear water;
• Knowledge of bulk materials handling (conveyor belts and associated systems);
• Knowledge of classification equipment (screening, DMS drum, cyclones);
• Knowledge of comminution equipment (crushing, milling);
• Must have a good understanding of fundamental principles of business management.
• Must be willing to work overtime and attend to breakdowns efficiently during work hours and after hours.
• Must reside in close proximity to the operations. (Steelpoort, Burgersfort or Lydenburg)

Our Client is looking for a Plant Engineer for the Eastern Operations to manage the Engineering department and to carry the legal responsibility (Responsible engineer 2.13.1) in terms of the Mine Health and Safety Act.

• Ensure compliance to all applicable legal requirements and COP’s;
• Ensures adherence to the company’s health and safety standards;
• Responsible for implementing safe work standards and procedures;
• Support the Plant Manager in operational duties, including human resource management
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• Co-operation with operational team to ensure plant throughput and production targets are met;
• Implement planned maintenance system through leading the maintenance risk assessments, maintenance procedures, approval of the planned maintenance job cards;
• Implement and maintain engineering standards;
• Engineering for plant optimization;
• Equipment specification for procurement;
• Quality management for construction work done on site;
• Quality assurance for equipment fabrication and supply;
• Management of critical spares inventory
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• Management of operating spares and consumables for maintenance;
• Failure and root cause analysis and problem solving;
• Cost management
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• Compilation of annual operating cost budgets, majors, abnormal budgets and capital
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• Monthly reporting of plant performance (availability of equipment) and cost performance (engineering budgets);
• Team management;
• Performance assessment of foremen and artisans;
• Disciplinary hearings;
• The position will report directly to the Plant Manager, with a technical reporting to the Executive Office Business Development (Director Technical).