Engineering Supervisor - Instrumentation at Minopex

Description


The purpose of this position is to ensure that Instrumentation maintenance and services are provided in line with organisational and client requirements.


Qualification Requirements


Matric (Grade 12) or an equivalent qualification registered at NQF Level 4, including relevant NATED courses (e.g., N3 Certificate)
Valid Section 13 / Section 26 (D) Trade Test Certificate required
Relevant Engineering Diploma will be an added advantage
Valid driver's licence code B, EB or C1
Own transport to attend to call outs


Experience and Skills Requirements


Minimum 10 years' experience in Instrumentation maintenance with at least 3 - 4 years' supervisory experience
Experience on a concentrator plant
Maintenance of Crushers, Sag and Ball Mills will be advantageous
Experience in PLCs (Siemens, Allen Bradley, Schneider) including programming
Experience in AScii installations
Experience on VSDs
Experience in simocodes
Knowledge of belt scale calibration and maintenance; actuated control valves; magnetic flow meters and different types of level control instruments
English language proficiency
Time management skills
Employee Relations experience
Supervisory experience
Finance for non-financial managers experience will be an advantage
Computer literate in MS Office
Relevant planned maintenance system knowledge
Valid driver's licence code B, EB or C1
Own transport to attend to call outs
Relevant planned maintenance system training


Duties and Responsibilities


Investigate, diagnose problems and breakdowns to determine resource requirements and order spares according to Company procedures.
Perform inspections in accordance with the Mine Health and Safety Act regulations and analyse breakdowns of the previous shift.
Over-inspect subordinates in their daily activities to ensure that maintenance is done according to organisational standards requirements.
Coordinate and monitor equipment availability to ensure adherence to production parameters.
Continuously analyse equipment efficiencies to recommend or implement improvements and changes to maximise operations.
Communicate equipment information and changes to relevant stakeholders to minimise production delays.
Ensure that all installations and equipment are safe and in good working order after task completion.
Attend to breakdowns immediately to minimize downtime.
Determine work schedules in conjunction with other Engineering / Process teams to ensure availability and optimal utilisation of equipment to the relevant sections and consult with production teams on maintenance activities that affect production.
Support the achievement of production and maintenance performance levels.
Perform administrative duties to ensure record accuracy and availability, budget compliance and spares availability
Planning and coordination of shutdowns
Liaise with equipment / spares suppliers