Divisional Engineers-Hwange Colliery Company Limited 205 views

Hwange Colliery Company Unit, the leading coal producer In Zimbabwe, has a vacancy for Divisional Engineers, the positions are Head of Department posts that report to the Manager – Engineering. The job exists to provide effective specialist electrical and mechanical asset care and project management services for the coal mining and processing assets.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Developing and reviewing engineering policies and procedures

• Ensure the technical competence and reputation of the Engineering department is enhanced and developed to consistently meet the technical requirements of the company, strategic development plants

• Develops required management information systems and ensures their functionality and effectiveness

• Ensures Preventive Maintenance System is in place and functional for all company assets under their purview Adopts/ Implements effective maintenance regimes or strategies for optimization of cost, equipment availability and safety

• Identifies required capital projects and the production on 1 year and 5 year CAPEX plans of the mining operations Prepares applications for expenditure for approval by the Manager – Engineering

• Implements approved projects in terms of producing project/equipment specifications, tender documents preparation, bids adjudication and project management

Monitors work done by contractors and external services providers to ensure it is done safely and to acceptable standards

• Signing off all contractor provided services for the purpose of contractor payments

• Coaches and develops manpower skills of subordinates

• Produces accurate budgets and operates within these once approved

• Ensures compliance with SHE regulations

Qualifications And Experience

The successful candidate for this position should meet the following: –

• Possession of a Degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

• At least 7 years post qualification experience, four of which must be at managerial level, preferably with a background In mining operation/ heavy mineral processing industry

• Membership of Zimbabwe Institute of Engineers

• Registration with the Engineering Council of Zimbabwe

• Ability to evaluate work practices, implement systems and suggesting alternatives and refinements where necessary

• Mature with strong interpersonal and communication skills