Rustenburg: WINDER ENGINEER posted by PRO Personnel Employment Agency

• BSc or B Tech Degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or S Engineering Diploma with completed P1 and P2 modules or N6 Engineering Diploma is essential.
• Minimum of 10 years working experience commissioning, fault finding and conducting repairs on Winders and 3 years managerial experience are essential.
• Project management would be desirable.
• Knowledge of headgears, ropes and attachments, shaft & loading arrangements is essential.
• Knowledge of Budget control and Project Management is essential.

Competencies:

• Must have knowledge of Health and Safety standards and Risk Assessment
• Must have knowledge of High and Low Voltage reticulation and Hydraulics.
• Must have knowledge of Analogue and Digital Variable speed drives.
• Must have knowledge of winder safety control philosophies, winder and associated mechanical equipment and PLC knowledge and technical ability.
• Computer literacy (MS Office/ SAP).
• Must have communication, interpersonal, presentation and fault-finding skills.
• Must have conflict management/resolution and managerial skills.

Duties:

• Assist and advise on issues such as winder availability and optimization.
• Audit compliance with and advise on the winder related COP’s, regulations, and standards.
• Revise Winder COPs and standards with relevant stakeholders.
• Define the winder specifications together with the relevant consultants and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) with regards to new equipment and ensure compliance during and after installation.
• Ensure winders and associated equipment are sustainable (critical spares, upgrades, and improvements).
• Assist with the on-the-job training and external training of winder personnel.
• Ensure that winders are running safely, reliably, and efficiently.
• Conduct winder and shaft’s technical audits.
• Scrutinise level one audit reports, dynamic test reports, rope reports and assist where necessary.
• Manage capital and renewals projects within the winder department and to plan winder upgrades.
• Effectively manage UTS Winder Department and to be available after hours to assist with breakdowns