Engineering Foreman Mechanical GRP
South Deep, South Africa, 1780
Farm Modderfontein,
Old Vereeniging Road,
Westonaria, 1779
PO Box 57,
Westonaria, 1780
South Africa
Tel +27 11 411 1000
Dir +27 11 411 1797
Fax +27 11 411 1588 www.goldfields.com
South Deep is recruiting!
This is an opportunity to bring your expertise to a dynamic and engaged team of professionals, working together to become the beacon of pride for our people, our communities, our stakeholders, and our shareholders.
At South Deep, we value each person’s individual and collective contribution and support your ongoing development, helping you to achieve your career and our business aspirations.
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POSITION: |
Supervisor Engineering Mechanical |
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JOB GRADING: |
C-Upper |
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DEPARTMENT: |
Engineering – Infrastructure |
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SITE: |
South Deep Gold Mine |
The Supervisor Engineering Mechanical is accountable for scheduling, coordinating and supervising maintenance and repairs on fixed plant equipment to attain optimal Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE). This includes leading a mechanical maintenance team and collaborating with production, engineering, and support teams for the safe and effective delivery of cyclical production and related objectives. A core accountability of the role is to maintain the highest possible safety standards in area of operation and influence.
Minimum Requirements:
- Grade 12 or equivalent
- Recognized Trade Test Certificate in Fitting, Turning, Boilermaking, and\or Millwright
- Minimum 7-10 years’ Shaft, Conveyance, and associated Infrastructure maintenance experience
- Be declared medically fit for the position and environment, as determined by a risk-based medical examination at the Gold Fields Occupational Health Centre and pass a Heat Tolerance Screening test, and such other tests as may be required to assess the applicant’s suitability for employment
Key Competencies:
- Intermediate operational safety experience with sound appreciation for safety standards and record management
- Good communication, interpersonal and team leadership skills
- Proven organisation skills - planning, organising, leading, and controlling
- Prepared to work overtime/irregular hours and perform standby duties as required
- Proven Shaft Maintenance experience with proficiency in winders and associated equipment such as Main Ventilation Fans, Conveyor belts, Chutes, Clear water and slurry pumping systems, Crushers and Shaft Bottoms
- Proven working knowledge of planned maintenance systems
- Proficiency in reading, interpreting and explaining intermediate to advanced hydraulic system layouts/drawings
- Computer literacy with basic MS Office proficiency
- Working knowledge of SAP
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Accountable for legal compliance as a 2.9.2 appointee for area of responsibility ensuring specific coverage on machinery
- Maintaining health and safety policies, standards, and procedure for section
- Convene and participate in sectional health and safety meetings, forums, and campaigns
- Conduct regular risk assessments, planned task observations, etc. and maintain associated documentation and reports
- Lead and supervise team to ensure optimal safe working practice, focussed preventative maintenance and breakdown management and, special tasks/projects as assigned
- Manage all team performance, development, and coaching to ensure optimal delivery
- Collaborate with engineering specialist teams to continuously assess and revise equipment and plant maintenance regimes and to ensure optimal planned/preventative maintenance standards are implemented and maintained
- Lead and participate in various operational projects as determined from time to time and manage resources assigned to ensure optimal and safe task execution in respect of effectiveness and efficiency
- Oversee, plan, and manage maintenance and inspection of equipment e.g., winding plant, water and air reticulation systems etc.
- Lead and participate in installation, equipment, component, etc. failure to assess changes in maintenance and operating practice and/or engage with OEM, suppliers and intermediaries as required to assist with investigations, etc.
- Participate in and formulate annual section budgets, manage budget, spares inventory, including the placing and follow-up of orders
Closing Date: 24 October 2024
Please note that the Gold Fields code of conduct strictly prohibits the exchange of any payment as part of its recruitment process.
Gold Fields is committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and equity in employment
NOTE: all relevant certificates must be attached to your CV in order to be considered for shortlisting