Mining Shaft Engineer - D-Upper

This position is for a major Mining Company

Minimum Requirements

• University Degree / National Technical Diploma in Mechanical / Electrical engineering.
• A Government Certificate of competency for Mines and works (Electrical or Mechanical)
• Current registration or ability to register as a professional with ECSA or equivalent body
• Minimum of 2 years relevant post-qualification Engineering experience in a shaft in a mining environment
• Operational experience in a mining environment.
• PC Literacy & working knowledge in Microsoft Office & Windows System

Job Grade:

•  D-Upper

Job Description:

• The successful incumbent will report to the Underground Engineering Manager looking after a rockshaft equipped with 2 Ward
• Leonard double drum winders and a men and material shaft, equipped with a Koepe friction winder.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• In support of the above objectives, the incumbent will be responsible and accountable for the following outputs:
• Ensure Legal compliance to the Mine Health and Safety act and Regulations.
• Control cost effectively according to budgets.
• Ensure engineering technical solutions effectiveness.
• Provide technical support to the maintenance crews.
• Develop and maintain the core capabilities of the maintenance teams.
• Manage stakeholder roles and expectations.
• Ensure personal and co-workers adherence and compliance to Security and the Company’s SHE objectives
• Required to work according to the mine Code of Practice, and report any observations of this not being done

Qualifications:

• University Degree / National Technical Diploma in Mechanical / Electrical engineering.
• A Government Certificate of competency for Mines and works (Electrical or Mechanical)
• Current registration or ability to register as a professional with ECSA or equivalent body
• Minimum of 2 years relevant post-qualification Engineering experience in a shaft in a mining environment
• Operational experience in a mining environment.
• PC Literacy & working knowledge in Microsoft Office & Windows System