Plant Engineer

Western Cape
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Engineering Mining
Reference: 182041

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Vacancy Details

Employer: Minopex

Introduction

This position will be based in the Saldanha Bay Municipality area in the Western Cape.

Description

The purpose of this position is to manage the asset care management system according to engineering standards, legislative and client requirements.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Control the allocation of work to ensure the achievement of results according to client needs and service objectives
Coordinate the integration of the operational plans with engineering systems to ensure maximum plant availability according to organisational objectives
Assess the requirements of the law, and ensure the implementation and adherence to all requirements within the responsibility area
Provide technical support to the operation on engineering related matters to minimize possible engineering risk
Prepare short, medium and long-term maintenance plans to meet business objectives
Analyse and interpret maintenance trends and variances, and initiate change
Ensure compliance to legislative requirements, engineering standards and specifications
Plan and co-ordinate major shutdowns with internal and external clients to ensure the timeous allocation of resources
Assess areas of maintenance where outsourcing or partnerships would be appropriate, and make recommendations
Coordinate the preparation of all project technical documents to ensure that the technical content and cost are within the scope of work
Direct or prepare and evaluate the technical aspects of procurement according to the project scope and organisational procedures
Collaborate with the relevant stakeholders regarding technical issues to ensure effective integration with existing application of technology
Develop and manage the implementation of the quality plan to ensure adherence to organisational quality standards
Review and advise on engineering design progress and status according to the project plan and project objectives
Manage construction and commissioning activities according to the project plan or requirements, organisational standards and procedures
Manage and control the allocation of funds to ensure adherence to approved budgeted expenditure
Assist in compiling the budget by providing information based on operational security and organisational requirements
Set engineering targets to support the production process
Effective people management and training, ensuring that the team meets their performance objectives
Create a culture of cohesive, high-performance teamwork

Qualification Requirements:

Matric (Grade 12) or an equivalent qualification registered at NQF Level 4, including relevant NATED qualifications such as the N3 Certificate.
A Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering together with a GCC (Mines and Works)

Experience & Skills Requirements:

Minimum 5 years’ experience as MHSA appointed Engineer after obtaining GCC
Knowledge of Legal Compliance
Knowledge of Technical Risk Management
Maintenance / Asset Management knowledge
Project Management knowledge
Presentation skills
Employee Relations and People Management skills
Time management skills
Administration and Financial management skills
A Valid driver’s licence code B, EB or C1
Computer literate in MS Office
English language proficiency

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About Minopex

Established in response to an industry trend towards outsourcing the operational aspects of minerals processing, Minopex has grown to become a leading specialist in the field of outsourced operation and maintenance (O&M) of metal and mineral processing facilities in the coal, platinum, gold, iron ore and diamond industries. The company is internationally acknowledged for its quality service and high standards and few mining companies run their mineral processing plants as efficiently.

Minopex sets itself apart from its competition by focusing on quality related service at market related prices and company employees fully embrace this ethos, which has become one of the company’s cornerstones of success.