Superintendent (Engineering) LCR

QUALIFICATIONS

• National Diploma in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering

SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

• At least 5 years’ experience in Ferro Alloy or heavy industry, backed by 2 years in a middle management position
• Experience on a Smelter operation, Ball Mills, Pan pelletiser, Pumps, Rotary Dryer, Hydraulics, Fans, Motors, Compressors, Cooling systems, Electrical networks, Project Management, CMMS systems.
• Excellent managerial skills and to be self-motivated
• English communication and computer literacy is essential
• Initiative and result orientation is essential
• SAP and COUPA knowledge and experience

 JOB OBJECTIVES

The incumbent will be responsible to the Manager (Plant) Premus for:

• Promoting safety through Glencore’s SAFEWORK program and ensuring all employees and conditions in the plant comply and that stop work is suitably implemented and promoted.
• Managing and improving the Maintenance function, Projects and Shutdowns i.e. (Ball Mills, HGG, Pan Pelletising Rotary Dryer, Air Pollution Plant, Capex and improvement projects)
• Process optimization, selection of equipment and continuous improvement to achieve excellent results from multi projects, across different levels and disciplines
• Performance management of engineering personnel within the Premus Maintenance department
• Partake in facilitating problem solving activities by initiating, developing and/or implementing alternatives or improvements to the process within the sphere of responsibility in line with Lion Smelter’s Quality Maintenance principles
• Asset Management
• Promote health and safety, environment, quality and housekeeping awareness, as well as community awareness, according to Glencore’s First World practices and standards
• Compliance to all safety standards and procedures
• Compilation and control of budget
• Implement Root Cause Failure Analysis findings
• Continuous improvement on plant equipment as per the required standard
• Perform general administrative duties and/or any other duties as required by the Manager 

• Managing employees in the Premus Maintenance department with regards to Human Resources and in line with company policies and procedures
• Standby duties as per company requirements