Job Description

Purpose of Job

To provide, manage and direct cost effective engineering maintenance and project services to all sites with respect to AECI plants and fleets to meet the business needs, safety and all other Company and Departmental requirement to ensure continuous operation/production and to meet organisational targets.

Functional Outputs

• To ensure the effective control and maintenance of functional budget are managed within sanctioned amount and to ensure inventory is within acceptable levels.
• Ensure that all engineering activities are performed to the required standards and to ensure that all maintenance standards, policies and regulations are complied with.
• Support the development and implementation of systems for the Engineering department to provide effective planning of work, efficient and safe work practices, monitoring of performance and promote continuous improvement.
• Ensure the work carried out by the maintenance team is of a standard that supports the operational requirements of the equipment and is at optimum cost.
• Provide technical input to management to develop the safety management plan, consistent with AECI's standards.
• Review the application of safety standards and work practices.
• Assist with technical input to solve process engineering problems to ensure timeous resolutions and documentation for organizational knowledge management
• Plant maintenance and development improvements are implemented and corrective action taken in problem areas to improve machine efficiencies.
• To recommend modifications of existing equipment, plant, fleets and facilities and the possible replacement of same that will improve operations and reduce maintenance costs.
• To manage, lead and develop direct reports to ensure career growth and development in collaboration with the Human Capital training Department.
• Interface with functional heads within the AECI family in areas of own responsibility.
• To ensure a highly discipline and motivated team for continuous operations.
• Establish good and effective relationship with customers and suppliers to ensure thorough understanding of company needs and performance requirement are met always in a safe manner.
• To produce report on all areas as required to guide management for efficient operations
• Interface with functional heads within the AECI family in areas of own responsibility.

Required Skills or Experience

• A minimum of Bachelors Degree preferably in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• Minimum of 7- 10 years working experience in engineering mangement level (at least 5 years of hands-on experience in engineering maintenance operations and projects)
• Sense of urgency
• Professional/statutory qualification as an Engineer and must posses Engineering Managers Cerificate of competency from MinCom.
• Be able to work under pressure
• Must be a member of a relevant professional body
• Must have sound knowledge in project management
• Knowledge and understanding of Minerals and Mining Acts and Regulation.
• Must have knowledge and understanding of Hydraulic and Pneumatic systems,electrical and electronic systems.

Job specification

• Self-starter
• Specific experience required
• Living the AECI Values
• The ability to interact with customers at all operational and management level is key
• The incumbent must have good project & people management skills. Project & people management (coaching and mentoring) is one of the strategic drives in the business and enjoys a lot of attention.
• Knowledge of critical pumps, hydraulics and PLCs useful
• Must have committed attitude to onsite Health and Safety standards

Personal Attributes

• Sense of urgency
• Be able to work under pressure
• Good written and oral communication skills with all levels in the organisation
• Problem solving skills
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Team Player
• Follow-up on actions for completions
• Work independently and on own initiative