Mining Engineer
Newcastle / Dundee
Permanent
Full Time
Oza Holdings
Mining Engineer
Reference: JHB000068-KC-2
As a Mining engineer, you will be responsible to oversee and optimize mining operations, ensuring safety regulations are adhered to, managing resource extraction, and implementing efficient extraction techniques to maximize production while minimizing environmental impact.
Duties & Responsibilities
Key responsibilities:
Asset management and optimisation Continuous improvement
Carry the MHSA 2.13.1 legal appointment. In terms of this appointment, you are hereby appointed to be in general charge of all Mechanical and Electrical installations, which includes design, installation, and maintenance, within your area of responsibility
Be involved and sign off all Risk Assessment Processes
Assist in drafting, reviewing and implementation of mandatory COP’s
Assist with the drafting, reviewing and implementations of SOP’s which are in line with the approved COP’s
Participate in reviewing PTO’s and make recommendations on the same
To sign off on all employee and Contractors personnel files to ensure compliance with COP and SOP training, Safety inductions, medicals and competency of Mine Personnel
All training for the above is in place and conducted and register are kept and signed off
Participate in Monthly Safety Committee meetings as well as incident and accident investigations
Ensure together with the HSE Department that the TMM COP is always in place and implemented accordingly
Inspection and sign off on all new Mining Equipment that are introduced to the Mining Project
Ensure we comply with all DMR regulations
Ensure that all mobile equipment as per our TMM COP are fitted with PDS and CAS Systems
Ensure maintenance plans are in place for all Mining equipment
Ensure that maintenance plans are in place for all Contractor equipment
Ensure that all planned maintenance is up to date and appropriate records are always kept on site.
Ensure that spare parts for all equipment is always available
Be responsible for the safe installation and proper operation, running and maintenance of all machinery
Be responsible for the Mechanical aspects regarding safe erection and proper maintenance of all buildings, structures and tanks within your area of responsibility
Take all reasonable measures to ensure that mechanically
All safety appliances, mechanisms and guards are maintained in good condition and order
The provisions of the regulations relating to machinery are fully complied with
The work of any apparatus or machine, the use of which may constitute a danger to any persons’ safety or health, is stopped
You are, in addition, responsible to ensure that all work performed by contractors under your control is compliant with the provisions of the MA, MHSA, and Regulations, and performed under supervision of a person who has been adequately trained to know and understand any associated risks
You are to ensure that you are familiar with all permits, permissions, and exemptions, as may be imposed by external authorities, including, but not limited to, the Department of Minerals Resources. You shall assist in ensuring that, as may be applicable, the same documents are at all times kept up to date
Implement and develop best practices and ensure continuous improvement
Maintaining and modifying equipment to ensure that it is safe, reliable and efficient
Liaising with suppliers
Producing and implementing designs and test procedures
Testing, evaluating, modifying and re-testing products
Providing technical advice
Prepare and submit a monthly management report to Management by the 7th working day of each month
Attend and participate in daily production meetings, tool box talks
Randomly oversee Pre-start checklist process.
Submit monthly maintenance plan
To provide a daily breakdown, availability and utilization report for all company and contractor equipment
The new equipment SOP must be always followed, i.e new machine arrive with full tank and leaves with full tank. SOP will be provided
Security of all of the assets must be maintained and improved on at all times
Any other matter as required by management deemed appropriate related to your work
Minimum requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mining)
Government Certificate of Competency (GCC Mines and Works)
5 to 10 years experience in the mining industry as a Mining Engineer
Proficiency in engineering software and tools
Knowledge of Opencast mines, plant and underground.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Knowledge of health, safety, and environmental regulations
Package & Remuneration
Market related – Market related – Monthly
To apply use the link below:
https://www.pnet.co.za/jobs–Mining-Engineer-Newcastle-Dundee-Oza-Holdings–3808951-inline.html?rltr=4_4_25_seorl_m_0_0_0_0_0_0
