Engineering Manager

Job Description : ENGINEERING MANAGER ZAMBIA This position reports to The Director Operations Core Purpose of the Position To manage all maintenance activities on the site in order to attain targeted/scheduled production within budget and in compliance with Government and Domestic Regulations. Key Performance Areas/Indicators (KPA/Is): o To provide and maintain a safe and healthy work environment through the establishment, review and communication of key performance indicators for safety, environment, operations, costs and quality company values and expectations. o Responsible for the overall management of maintenance activities for plant, equipment and machinery including setting up systems, planning, budgeting, staffing, cost containment, optimisation and profitability of the mine. o Support, maintain and enforce Company values and expectations, as they pertain to a safe, transparent, and constructive culture that recognizes hard work and performance. o Responsible for ensuring compliance with various applicable mining and environmental regulations pertaining to the engineering activities. o Oversee and analyse maintenance operations, making recommendations when necessary to ensure equipment availabilities, production targets and procedures are met. o Participate in monthly, quarterly and annual budgeting and forecasting. o Prepare engineering reports for review by senior management and participate and review audits and inspections. o Confer with other managers and senior officials regarding the setting of maintenance systems, standards and schedules in support of the production quotas. o Evaluation of efficiency of maintenance practices to determine adequacy of personnel, equipment and technologies used, making changes to work schedules, techniques or equipment when necessary. o Ability to select, train, develop and utilise the skills of engineers, supervisors, professionals, and artisans. Academic Qualifications and Experience o Bachelor’s or Masters’ degree in engineering (mechanical or electrical) or similar education. o Must have a minimum of 15 years demonstrated practical Engineering experience in various maintenance methods and operations, with a minimum of five years in a senior management role. o Strong interpersonal communication skills (verbal and written) with employees, contractors and upper management. o Ability to work with minimum supervision. o Ability to prioritise tasks and understand impacts of decisions. o Ability to mitigate personnel issues and problems. o Ability to troubleshoot process issues and optimize maintenance activities while maintaining efficiency and economics. o Conceptual ability. o Good problem-solving techniques. o Leadership skills. o Proficiency in computers. (Microsoft Office package, Internet and Email services inclusive)

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