Mechanical Specialist

The Mechanical Specialist is primarily responsible for the site's maintenance engineering programs to optimize the safety and performance of all fixed installations to achieve optimal operational and production objectives while ensuring compliance with relevant policies and procedures.

The incumbent will also develop, coach and train a team of national maintenance technicians to ensure that all aspects of the stationary equipment operates effectively by providing daily supervision of personnel and training in all technical areas of the plant.

General  

• Leads, develops and coaches a group of mechanical maintenance personnel to perform quality work safely and efficiently.
• Ensures that direct reports understand their responsibilities and have the necessary resources to achieve results.
• Establish strong working relationships with all departments
• Execute maintenance plans and schedules in a cost-effective manner
• Ensures that safety standards for supervised employees are met by conducting weekly safety meetings, reviewing procedures and providing visible safety leadership.
• Executes and reinforces the health and safety program
• Monitor the condition of equipment and accurately use the CMMS system to carry out daily tasks
• Ensures that direct reports perform planned tasks and daily maintenance objectives are met
• Ensures that all mechanical maintenance work is performed safely and in accordance with established safe work systems and procedures.
• Responds to and manages unscheduled maintenance work to minimize the impact on the operation.

Budget and Financial Support

• Work with the Maintenance Superintendent to establish an operating budget.
• Ensure all charges remain within budget, report on cost variances, and identify cost savings opportunities.
• Plan, approve and monitor any expenditure under your authority.

Compliance / Quality Control

• Promote and adhere to appropriate internal methodologies, policies, procedures, and standards.
• Consistently maintain a high quality of work within the maintenance team.
• Provide input regarding improvement opportunities and areas of risk.
• Ensure compliance with all statutory requirements (including Company Policy, Standards, and Procedures) through training and development of staff and promoting by example.

Staff Development

• Develop appropriate selection criteria for the positions within the Mechanical Maintenance team.
• Ensure personnel have the appropriate equipment, licenses, skills, induction and training to safely undertake their tasks.
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of the team to identify areas requiring improvement and implement training and coaching measures to ensure employees receive sufficient training enabling them to perform their duties in a safe and efficient manner.
• Promote and develop the skills of subordinates through the transfer of technology and skill development through on-the-job training programs.
• Conduct formal career development discussions with employees and identify development opportunities and programs that assist with defining future career progression possibilities.
• Encourage and facilitate effective and supportive communication between all team members and related departments.

Safety Management

• Demonstrate personal commitment in regard to safety and environmental and Social Responsibility practices.
• Ensure every person within the team is fit for work.
• Ensure that agreed procedures, safeguards and controls are applied and used.
• Ensure all activities are conducted safely and in accordance with Company standards and procedures
• Ensure hazard management plans are observed.
• Keep statutory and internal reporting as required.

The duties and responsibilities listed above are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and not    necessarily all inclusive.

Requirements

• Minimum Diploma, Certificate IV or Mechanical Trade qualified.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in mechanical field associated with fixed plant maintenance.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience and a supervisory role 
• Experience on pumps, valves, crushers, mills, vibrating screens, conveyors, pipe fitting
• Solid understanding of Maintenance planning and execution
• Demonstrated ability to organize, direct and supervise 
• French language skills desired, not essential
• Experience within the mining sector in Africa or remote work locations
• Working experience with Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
• Able to communicate effectively at all levels of the organisation and build effective relationships and networks
• Possesses strong training and mentoring skills with the ability to develop an effective team
• Demonstrates strong conceptual skills, and be capable of developing lateral and practical solutions
• Ability to respond to a changing work environment
• The ability to manage multiple projects and tasks at the same time
• A reputation for integrity and ethics