Contracts Engineer - GCC Mines and Works

A Mining Company in Johannesburg has a Contracts Engineer position available.

Minimum requirements:

• A Government Certificate of Competence for Mines (Mechanical or Electrical Engineering)
• BSc Engineering / National Higher Diploma

Key Responsibilities:

• Accountable to ensure that the following are in place and cost effective to meet the business need:
• Documentation: Plant and equipment installation, operating and maintenance specifications
• Site Engineering standards of practice for key indicator performance tracking such as Mean Time between failure, availability, cost per metre, etc
• Recommendations on strategic spares holding
• Technical integrity of tender submissions in terms of accurate GCE and Capex estimates
• Oversee procurement from a technical perspective, looking at capability, standardisation on components
• Leadership in technical skills training - up-skilling of “engineering” maintenances crews
• Auditing of site practices and challenge of status quo
• Technical advice regarding equipment selection and cost saving in operations
• Advice on “engineering” staffing and skills levels
• Champion of innovation

Key Requirements:

• 5 Years experience as a legally appointed engineer
• Maintenance of management systems and controls
• Proven track record in leadership of engineering aspects of mining projects
• Good interpersonal relationship skills
• Self-motivated and able to meet deadlines