MAINTENANCE ENGINEER MECHANICAL – UNDERGROUND - MORUPULE COAL MINE

MAINTENANCE ENGINEER MECHANICAL – UNDERGROUND

JOB PURPOSE
To lead and manage the maintenance of coal mining and support equipment to the company asset management strategy and fiery mining legal requirements.

Requirements

Minimum Job Requirements

• Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Degree from a recognized University.
• Registration with Botswana Engineers’ Registration Board a pre-requisite.
• 8 years post qualification Experience in heavy mining engineering industry including EIT programme with 6 years at substantive mining industry Engineer level.
• Strong Knowledge and application of ISO 55001:2014, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 standards management systems.
• Good knowledge and application of the 20 Keys management operating system will be an added advantage

Key Activities

• Develops, coaches and mentors subordinates to ensure effective succession plans and maintenance quality in the section.
• Analyses the section’s financial needs to develop a budget and ensure sufficient financial resources to meet business needs.
• Translates the engineering strategy into medium/long term strategic leverage areas or interventions for development of maintenance systems to support the operations in meeting the business objectives and targets
• Develops, reviews and schedules the medium/long term maintenance, project and developmental requirements for the operations
• Researches the market for industry best practice principles to keep abreast of latest technological advances/developments and assessments on all new methodologies and equipment to ensure applicability of implementation
• Selects new equipment, develops technical specifications and designs details, hardware and/or software as required.
• Plans and co-ordinates the installations and commissioning of new equipment according to specifications and user requirements.
• Provides mechanical technical support on all projects undertaken at the operation and ensures operational readiness
• Establishes and sets best practice standards for equipment, taking cognizance of safety, health, environmental, technical and legislative requirements
• Ensures technical assurance of the equipment and installations by carrying out periodic audits, risk assessments and maintaining engineering standards.
• Manages and coordinates the implementation of asset management, safety, health and\ environmental programme in area of responsibility
• Identifies and implements creative and innovative ideas to continuously improve and sustain business performance
• Establishes and maintains effective relationships with all key stakeholders and partners to ensure achievement of business objectives
• Initiates and coordinates the implementation of projects in accordance with project management framework

Competencies

1. Adaptability (Flexibility)
2. Commercial Acumen
3. Customer Orientation
4. Decision-making (Decisiveness & Accountability)
5. Results driven
6. Facilitating change & continuous improvement
7. People (Team) Leadership

Company profile

MORUPULE COAL MINE IS A COAL MINING COMPANY IN BOTSWANA SITUATED 14 KILOMETRES WEST OF PALAPYE ALONG SEROWE/PALAPYE ROAD AND MINES COAL PRIMARILY FOR GENERATION OF ELECTRICITY IN BOTSWANA. THE COMPANY SEEKS TO INVITE SUITABLY QUALIFIED AND EXPERIENCED CITIZEN CANDIDATES FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION OF:-

Benefits

A competitive salary package, including subsidized accommodation, water and electricity is offered.

Closing date and application instructions

Prospective candidates must be medically and physically fit and willing to work in an Underground Coal Mining Environment and meet demanding schedules.

Only candidates who meet the above requirements need apply with copies of certified certificates and comprehensive curriculum vitae addressed to:

Human Resources Advisor - Services
Morupule Coal Mine, Private Bag 35 PALAPYE
Email: Recruitment@mcm.co.bw Closing date: 15th April 2016

PLEASE DO NOT RESPOND THROUGH FAX AND NOTE THAT RESPONSES WILL ONLY BE MADE TO APPLICANTS CONSIDERED FOR INTERVIEW.