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Middelburg: Dewatering Supervisor

Middelburg: Dewatering Supervisor

Posted on 2025-06-13 00:00:00

Employer Unspecified
Category Engineering
Location Greater Groblersdal  / Middelburg

Job Summary

Core Responsibilities 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 57 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 doesnt 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 drivers 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 companys lie detector policy. – Physically fit to work in outdoor, dusty, and occasionally hazardous environments.

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