Mobile Maintenance Supervisor - HMUE

Purpose

The role will ensure the efficient supervision and control of Mobile Maintenance Team by allocating and managing resources (people and equipment) to attain production and engineering objectives and also ensure compliance of the Safety Guidelines and the Mines Safety Management System.

Key Responsibilities

• Actively promote Safety Culture and Hazard Awareness on the Mine by achieving zero reportable safety incidents, zero compliance breaches and continually review the safety standards and work practices for the workforce.
• Formulate and execute strategies that support the growth of the Mobile Maintenance section & employees' wellbeing; ensures strategies are aligned to the organization's overall strategy.
• Actively participate in the Company's Continuous Improvement Programme.
• Perform periodic and scheduled inspection programmes to maintain the Company's Underground Mobile Equipment according to established mine maintenance and engineering standards and keep them in good conditions.
• Develop work procedures, Job Safety Analysis (JSA's), systems and standards that will comply with occupational health and workplace standards to meet the Company and national guidelines, policies, and legislation.
• Efficiently perform preventive, breakdown, project, refurbishment repairs and assign maintenance staff according to work requirements and priorities.
• Execute the planned jobs according to priorities and the availability of equipment and in accordance with AGCL work management practices.
• Diagnose and replace faulty mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components of machines and equipment.
• Coordinate with the planning section to set and review required maintenance/repair plans, maintenance schedules and strategies.
• Respond to breakdown calls in a timely and safe manner and perform Root Cause Analysis of failures/ breakdowns.
• Open, review and close Work Orders in JD Edwards, prepare Purchase Requisitions and estimates.
• Participate in the technical and performance evaluation of your subordinates, and provide constructive feedback to improve their competencies.
• Assist in the development of equipment parts lists, consumable lists, stock levels of parts and consumables.
• Read and interpret technical drawings, parts books and service manuals (including specifications) for Company Equipment and plan jobs.
• Act as a Change Agent and Project Sponsor for key initiatives; models organizational values, sets the cultural tone, and prioritizes business goals.
• Set performance targets and measures, monitor and manage overall performance of employees and/or contract workers at the Underground Mobile Maintenance section.
• Supervise a team of Underground Maintenance Mechanics, Welders, Tire Technicians, and Auto Electricians.
• Build the capabilities of the team to enhance the team's ability to achieve financial and operating strategy; identifies succession role requirements and high potential talents, and actively develop talents to optimize performance.
• Ensure Consultants & Contractors work in accordance with the contractual obligations with the Company.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned by your supervisor or authorized delegate.

Education, Work Experience & Key Competencies

• Bachelor's Degree /Higher National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Certificate of competency as an Engineering Supervisor from the Inspectorate Division of the Minerals Commission (IDMC).
• Minimum of seven (7) years hands on experience in mining maintenance field with three (3) years in a supervisory role.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Duty of Care Standards, Occupational Health & Safety Regulations, and Mining Inspection Act & Regulations.
• Ability to prepare estimates, tender document specifications for any mechanical works and analyze offers to recommend the best
• Excellent understanding of contract maintenance, vendor, and contractor warranties.
• Possess knowledge of all phases of mobile equipment including critical components and change-out hours.
• Strong verbal, written, analytical and persuasive skills and the ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees and management.
• Complete understanding of mine and maintenance operations
• Has the skill of planning, deciding priorities and able to plan jobs in coordination with colleagues, other Departments and Government Authorities.
• Experience managing diverse employees (language, cultural, religious, etc).
• Ability to develop processes and procedures that integrate behavioral aspects into a system and be able to integrate across the departments.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft applications including word, excel, power point, outlook and other Mechanical Maintenance software /systems.
• High level of professionalism, diplomacy, respect for confidentiality and candor in daily work ethics.
• Be customer focused, results oriented, accountable and delivery-focused
• Good written and oral communication and report writing skills.