Description:
A premier South African mining company is seeking a Junior Maintenance Engineer to optimise equipment reliability and maintenance strategies at their Gauteng operations. This is a pivotal role for an engineering professional ready to lead teams, improve processes, and maximise asset performance in a dynamic open-pit environment.
Requirements:
BSc/BEng in Mechanical Engineering 3-5 years' mining industry experience (open-pit preferred) Technical Proficiency: Maintenance management systems (On Key, ClickView, SAP) Root cause analysis & reliability engineering Capitalised maintenance planning Leadership Skills: Proven team mentorship abilities Strong decision-making in high-pressure environments Strategic Mindset: Asset management principles Inventory optimisation Process improvementKey Responsibilities
Maintenance Optimization: Ensure cost-effective, timely completion of maintenance activities; Maximize equipment availability & reliability (OEE improvement); Minimize production impact through strategic planning Asset Management: Oversee critical spares inventory (reduce redundancy); Approve equipment specifications for capitalized maintenance; Implement predictive maintenance strategies Leadership: Mentor engineering teams; Conduct resource capacity planning; Drive high-performance culture Reporting & Analysis: Generate maintenance performance reports; Provide input for strategic procurement decisions Work Environment: Open-pit mining operations; Office/field split (70/30); High-pressure, results-driven culture
23 Apr 2025;
from:
gumtree.co.za