Trackless Supervisor Eng Electrician UG
Westonaria, 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: |
Trackles Supervisor Engineering Electrician |
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JOB GRADING: |
C-Upper |
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DEPARTMENT: |
Engineering – Fixed Plant |
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SITE: |
South Deep Gold Mine |
The role of the Fixed Plant Supervisor is to effectively manage an electrical team of Fixed Plant Artisans, to ensure health and safety standards are adhered to and that the electrical infrastructure, including but not limited to Medium Voltage electrical reticulation, substations, gulley boxes and impact breakers are maintained to the highest standards to increase availability and reliability. The Fixed Plant Electrical Supervisor also ensures that all Electrical Forward moves are planned, scheduled, and executed timeously and safely. Collaboration with other departments is crucial to ensure effective execution of ad-hoc electrical requests.
Minimum Requirements:
- Grade 12 or equivalent
- Electrical Trade Certificate
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in a mechanized mining environment as an Artisan and 2 years in a Supervisory capacity
- 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:
- Proven track record in safety leadership
- Skilled communicator with proven ability to engage at all levels
- Well-developed interpersonal collaboration and team skills
- Proven track record of production achievements
- Have good organising, coordination, and planning skills
- Computer literacy with basic MS Office and SAP proficiency
- Medium Voltage knowledge and experience
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Ensure Health and Safety of section and team members by applying relevant standards and procedures in all planning and execution of maintenance activities
- Perform inspections in accordance with the MHSA regulations and company standards
- Contribute to the culture of Zero Harm by adhering to all requirements as laid down by legislation health safety environmental security policies and procedures and by the application of specific instructions to own work area and task completion
- 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
- Carry out Planned Task Observations (PTOs) to verify capability of team members and initiate remediation measures to improve individual capability which includes on-the-job coaching
- Lead and participate in failure investigations on installations, equipment, components, etc. to implement and/or recommend changes in maintenance and operating practice and, engage with OEM, suppliers and intermediaries as required to assist with investigations and the formulation of remediation interventions, etc.
- Responsible for implementation of the asset management strategy and tactical interventions in respect of all related installations, equipment, etc. in area of responsibility
- Engage and participate in mechanised development process optimisation interventions to ensure continuous alignment to prescribed best practice standards
- Responsible for the maintenance of all On-reef Electrical Infrastructure and to maintain standards and conditions within the TM3 section
- Responsible for the safe and proper installation of electrical equipment
- Participate in and formulate annual section budgets, manage budget, spares inventory, including the placing and follow-up of orders
Closing Date: 05 December 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