Mechanical Supervisor (HME / Earthmoving Equipment / Field Service / Workshop / Shovels)

Responsibilities:

• Assisting in overseeing daily workshop activities.
• Planning and management of maintenance team for the section.
• Providing technical advice to Technicians to improve efficiency and enhance services provided to the customer.
• Cost control and assisting with budgeting.
• Assisting with inspections and troubleshooting on equipment.
• Ensuring unused parts are returned to stores.
• Familiar with OEM procedures in testing and adjusting new, remanufactured, and refurbished components.
• Ensuring service reports are submitted by Technicians.
• Ensuring Technicians receiving training on any new systems, tools and all safety procedures and standards.
• Development and implementation of repairs procedures and processes.
• Organisation and management of equipment and tools.
• Planning and scheduling of calibrations, maintenance and repairs on all equipment.
• Implementing quality control measures to ensure work is carried out to provide customer satisfaction and defects are minimized.
• Advise and train workshop and field team on safety procedures and standards, and ensure adherence to these.
• Amending standard operating procedures according to any new risk identified.
• Immediate reporting of any hazard, accident, injury or potential accident.
• Performance evaluation and recommending any required training.
• Ensure accurate reporting and record keeping.
• Management and resolution of customer complaints.

 

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• Suitable technical trade certificate or mechanical engineering degree.
• 10 years previous experience in engineering maintenance of earthmoving equipment within the mining sector, with at least 3 years in a Supervisory capacity.
• Experienced in a range of large brand shovels utilized in the mining sector.
• Well-versed in management software such as Irium, Odoo or SAP.
• Experienced in the use of OEM diagnostic tools and connected platforms.
• Familiar with OEM warranty policies and the application thereof.
• Strong leadership, team management and communication skills.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality standards.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Physically fit to perform electrical, mechanical or electromechanical tasks.
• Experience mentoring and training subordinates of diverse cultural backgrounds.

 

Benefits and Contractual information:

• Fixed term renewable contract.
• FIFO roster.

If you wish to apply for the position please send your CV to llaas@camining.com.

Please visit www.camining.com for more exciting opportunities.

Leanne Laas

Executive Lead – Talent & Client Management

CA Mining

CA Mining will respond to short-listed candidates only. If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful however your CV will be kept on our database for any other suitable positions.

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