Engineering Manager Maintenance, Process Plant (Concentrator)

Engineering Manager Maintenance, Process Plant (Concentrator) Contract Fly-in-fly-out position in the mining sector in a remote and safe area of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Single status position (not favourable for wives and families to reside there). 

Key Competencies Required

• Possession of a Government Certificate of Competency (GCC) - Mines and Works either Mechanical or Electrical or equivalent Degree or Diploma in Engineering or Maintenance
• Strong engineering experience in a Process plant with a strong focus to prevent downtime
• Good leadership skills as well as the ability to teach national staff
• Good communication skills and the ability to interface with Senior and Lower management across all disciplines and departments
• Fit and healthy for working in Mining environment
• Prepared to work 6 days per week 12 hours per day. Be available on Sundays and also available for call outs and breakdowns and prepared to work extended hours when required
• English Speaking (French will be advantageous

Key Technical Skills Required

Planning

• Manpower Planning
• yearly working cost budgets
• Plan to provide services - electricity, compressed air, water etc
• Identify areas for capital improvement
• Assist Project Engineer with all approved capital work
• Schedule maintenance and replacement of all machinery
• Prepare emergency procedures (e.g. flooding. power outages, amongst other on-going Risks identified).
•  Ensure critical spares are identified to reduce risk to production and ensure these spares are available to ensure continuous operations

Organising: 

Structure department to perform the work most effectively; Define subordinates accountabilities; Delegate authority commensurate with accountability to subordinates

Leading: Make decisions required to meet production targets; Motivate workforce; Develop and train subordinates

Controlling:

• Must ensure adherence to applicable regulations and company policies and procedures; The Engineer shall carry out specific legal examinations as required
• Design: Identify opportunities for improved design on all Fixed plant installed

Commissioning: 

Bring into running order all and new and overhauled equipment and processes to operate within their designed specifications and procedures

Maintenance:

To manage the planned maintenance of all machinery and equipment in the specific area of responsibility. Ensure that sufficient spares are available for all major equipment

Equipment Operation:

•  Ensure that all equipment and machinery operates within the designed and legal requirements
• Advice and service:  To provide mining and other service departments with engineering advice

Remuneration And Benefits

Salary up to 165US$K per annum (tax free plus benefits) depending on skills and experience.  Benefits:  Bonus potential of 20%; Travel allowance; Accommodation and meals provided; 84 days annual leave (on a roster base); Medical; Group Benefits Scheme,