Section Manager Reliability HME
Kathu - South Africa
Job Summary
As a Section Manager Reliability you will provide services as required and your responsibilities will include but not limited to:
- Implement and maintain compliance with Group and Site safety health and environment standards.
- Implement the equipment maintenance strategy to align with the production profile.
- Enhance engineering discipline by providing quality work and feedback to the maintenance management system.
- Mitigate production risks by managing them proactively.
- Ensure quality control/ assurance during routine test work and contractor management.
- Maintenance Planning: Collaborate with the maintenance team to plan and schedule maintenance activities ensuring optimal resource use and adherence to maintenance strategies.
- Asset Performance Monitoring: Implement and oversee systems for monitoring and analysing asset performance utilising data and key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify areas for improvement.
- Root Cause Analysis: Lead root cause analysis investigations for equipment failures implementing corrective actions to prevent recurring issues and improve overall reliability.
- Predictive Maintenance: Implement predictive maintenance techniques such as condition monitoring and predictive analytics to identify potential equipment failures before they occur.
- Cross-functional collaboration: Collaborate with other departments including operations and engineering to align reliability initiatives with overall business objectives and strategies.
- Risk Management: Identify and proactively manage risks associated with equipment reliability implementing risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans.
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory standards and industry best practices related to equipment reliability and maintenance.
- Performance Reporting: Provide regular reports to the Manager of Engineering & Maintenance on equipment performance reliability metrics and the effectiveness of maintenance strategies.
- Emergency Response Planning: Develop and maintain emergency plans for equipment failures or critical events ensuring rapid and effective responses to minimise downtime.
- Vendor and Supplier Management: Collaborate with vendors and suppliers to ensure the availability of quality spare parts support services and technology upgrades for equipment reliability.
- Communicate effectively with team members to ensure everyone is on the same page by providing information actively listening and responding to feedback.
- Establish clear expectations and goals for the team to ensure that everyone is working towards the same objectives and that progress can be measured and tracked over time.
- Ensure compliance with the budget for the area of responsibility.
- Evaluate and approve cost impacts in the area of responsibility and revise the budget accordingly.
- Identify communicate and execute potential cost-reduction initiatives.
This role is in the Engineering (ENG) discipline at a Band 6 level (D4/ D5 Grade) reporting to the Manager Engineering Plant or HME (Sishen).
Qualifications :
- Grade 12 Certificate/N3 Technical
- Relevant Bachelors degree Engineering (Relevant to Reliability Engineering and Asset Management) (NQF7)
- Relevant 4-year Degree in Engineering (Relevant to Reliability Engineering and Asset Management (NQF8) is preferred
- Valid SA Drivers Licence
Experience
- 6-8 Years operational experience in Mechanical Maintenance Reliability and Diagnostics with 2 years in a management/supervisory role.
- Proficient in mechanical maintenance reliability and diagnostic practices.
- Comprehensive understanding of key value drivers in the operational disciplines value chain including the interdependencies of critical levers.
- Adept at classifying operational processes based on the Operating Model focusing on Work Management.
- Well-versed in project management fundamentals including planning execution monitoring and control.
- Knowledgeable about emerging technologies and their impact on operational activities within the scope of the role.
- Experienced in utilising business improvement tools and techniques to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
- Possess sound business insight and understanding of commercial drivers of site performance.
- Familiar with basic financial metrics and budgeting tools including cost analysis forecasting and resource allocation.
- Skilled in applying risk management techniques and identifying critical controls to mitigate potential hazards and minimise operational risks.
- Well-versed in safety health and environmental standards and regulations including legislative and statutory requirements.
Additional Information :
What we offer
When you join Anglo American you can expect to enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package. But more than this youll find yourself in an environment where the opportunities for learning and growth are second to none. From technical training to leadership programmes we bring out the best in our people. There are plenty of opportunities to move onwards and upwards too. Were a large successful multinational company and were still growing all the time.
Who we are
Anglo American is a global diversified mining business. Our portfolio of world-class mining operations provides the metals and minerals that make modern life possible. We use innovative practices and the latest technologies to discover new resources and mine process move and market our products to our customers around the world.
As a responsible miner of diamonds (through De Beers) copper platinum and other precious metals iron ore coal and nickel we are the custodians of what are precious natural resources. We work together with our key partners and stakeholders to unlock the sustainable value that those resources represent for our shareholders the communities and countries in which we operate and for society at large. Anglo American is re-imagining mining to improve peoples lives.
Inclusion and Diversity
Anglo American is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfil their potential.
How to Apply
To apply for this role please complete our online application form. You will have the opportunity to upload your CV and other relevant documentation as part of this process.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
About Company
Element Six, part of De Beers Group, is a global leader in the design, development and production of synthetic diamond and tungsten carbide supermaterials. With research and development facilities and manufacturing sites in the UK, Ireland, Germany, South Africa and the US, we have b ... View more