Maintenance & Inspections
- Conduct daily inspections of the plant to distinguish between routine and planned maintenance tasks.
- Ensure proper lubrication of all machinery and equipment.
- Issue job cards and allocate work to maintenance staff.
- Perform pre-production inspections to confirm plant readiness.
- Supervise and/or maintain all mechanical equipment, including crushers, feeders, screens, conveyors, mills, fans, blowers, compressors, pumps, and any additional mechanical processing equipment on site.
- Identify and address any wear, damage, or malfunction promptly.
- Ensure all maintenance work is executed to a high standard to prevent recurring breakdowns.
- Respond immediately to breakdowns to minimize production interruptions.
- Carry out meticulous repairs and verify functionality before resuming operations.
- Investigate root causes and implement corrective actions to avoid recurring issues.
- Discuss persistent or complex problems with Management to develop long-term solutions.
- Assist with the development and execution of preventative maintenance schedules.
- Coordinate major repairs with the Mine Manager and Operations Manager to optimize plant availability.
- Monitor maintenance history and recommend improvements to reduce downtime and cost.
Continuous improvement
- Continuously monitor plant performance to identify opportunities to improve availability, efficiency, and reliability.
- Implement best practices and industry standards in the maintenance and operation of crushers and other plant equipment.
- Seek specialist advice when required and discuss with Management to ensure access to appropriate resources.
Human resources and supervision
- Direct, coordinate, and oversee maintenance staff to ensure maximum plant availability.
- Motivate staff and maintain a healthy and productive work environment.
- Ensure discipline is applied fairly and consistently in line with the Company’s Code of Conduct.
- Provide training, mentoring, and skills transfer to artisans, assistants, and learners.
- Raise staffing concerns and resource requirements with the Mine Manager.
Safety and legal compliance
- Adhere to and enforce all safety protocols, procedures, and PPE requirements.
- Ensure compliance with the Mine Health and Safety Act, Regulations, and the Company’s Safety Management System.
- Liaise with the GCC Engineer to implement action plans and remain legally compliant.
- Report safety hazards, unsafe acts, and incidents promptly.
- Participate in incident/accident investigations and implement corrective actions.
Legal appointment
The Employee will be required to sign relevant MHSA legal appointments as designated by Management.
Qualifications
- Relevant degree in mechanical engineering OR relevant trade test
- At least 5 years experience in an engineering / maintenance role within a crushing plant
A Consultant will be in touch if you are shortlisted for the position. Please consider your application unsuccessful should you not have been contacted within 2 weeks. We will keep your CV on our database and contact you should you match the criteria of any other vacancies.
To apply for this job email your details to robynk@armstrongappointments.com