Middelburg: Dewatering Supervisor posted by Fem Recruitment
Posted on 2025-07-16 00:00:00
| Employer | Fem Recruitment |
|---|---|
| Category | Mining |
| Location | Mpumalanga / Middelburg |
Job Summary
1. Dewatering Operations Oversight
– Supervise daily dewatering activities including operation, maintenance, and relocation of pumps and pipelines.
– Monitor water levels, pump performance, and flow rates to ensure optimal pit and surface water control.
– Adjust systems as needed based on ground conditions, rainfall, or production activities.
2. Installation & Maintenance
-Oversee installation of boreholes, sump systems, pipelines, and electrical connections for surface and underground dewatering.
– Perform or supervise routine pump maintenance (diesel and electrical), including oil changes, impeller checks, and hose replacements.
– Coordinate servicing, repairs, and part replacements to prevent downtime.
3. Team Leadership & Coordination
– Lead a team of operators, assistants, and pump technicians.
– Plan shift rosters, allocate tasks, and ensure adherence to safety procedures.
– Train junior staff in pump operation, water management systems, and fault identification.
4. Environmental & Safety Compliance
– Ensure dewatering operations comply with mine water management plans, environmental permits, and safety regulations.
– Maintain logs of daily water volumes, pump hours, breakdowns, and fuel usage.
– Report environmental risks such as flooding, seepage, or spillages to supervisors immediately.
5. Communication & Reporting
– Liaise with engineering, mining, and environmental departments to align dewatering schedules with mine planning.
– Submit daily and weekly reports on pump usage, conditions, and water management status.
– Communicate clearly with supervisors regarding challenges, breakdowns, and performance trends.
Qualifications & Experience
– Minimum Education: Technical certificate, N3/N4 or Trade Test in Mechanical, Electrical, or Mining Engineering.
Experience:
– Minimum 5–7 years experience in dewatering or pumping operations in a mining environment.
– At least 2 years in a supervisory or team lead position.
– Familiarity with multi-pump systems, electrical and diesel pumps, sumps, and pipeline systems is essential.
Technical Skills
– Strong working knowledge of pump operation and maintenance (e.g., Wacker, Varisco, Flygt, Pioneer pumps).
– Ability to read technical diagrams, pump curves, and basic water flow calculations.
– Familiar with diesel handling, electrical setups, and power supply to remote systems.
– Comfortable using reporting tools (e.g., Excel, pump logbooks, inspection checklists).
Core Competencies & Attributes
– Safety-Focused: Committed to mine safety regulations and environmental compliance.
– Hands-On Leader: Leads by example, takes initiative on-site, and doesn’t shy away from physical tasks.
– Reliable & Responsive: Manages unplanned events quickly, including rainfall events and pump failures.
– Team Builder: Capable of motivating, training, and supervising field operators effectively.
– Attention to Detail: Keeps accurate logs, checks equipment regularly, and prevents failures.
– Adaptable: Works well in varying terrain, weather, and changing mining conditions.
– Organized & Time-Conscious: Prioritizes tasks to minimize water-related disruptions to production.
Additional Requirements
– Valid driver’s license and own transport is strongly preferred.
– Must be willing to work shifts, weekends, and overtime as required by site conditions.
– Must have no criminal record and be willing to comply with the company’s lie detector policy.
– Physically fit to work in outdoor, dusty, and occasionally hazardous environments.
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