CA Global
Reference No. 605-1609LH
Reference Number: 605-1609LH
Job Description:
A well-established mining operation is seeking an experienced Plant Manager to lead the safe, reliable and efficient operation of its processing plant.
The successful candidate will have a strong Mechanical Engineering background, extensive iron ore processing experience, and proven experience managing concentrator plants incorporating jaw and cone crushing circuits.
This is a senior leadership opportunity for a highly experienced Mechanical Engineering professional with a strong track record in processing operations.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the overall operation and maintenance of the processing plant.
- Manage fixed crushing plant performance, availability and reliability.
- Oversee jaw and cone crusher operations and associated plant infrastructure.
- Take responsibility for the plant’s engineering and maintenance functions.
- Drive preventative and planned maintenance strategies.
- Manage plant production, costs, safety and operational performance.
- Lead engineering, maintenance and operational teams.
- Ensure compliance with all statutory, safety and environmental requirements.
- Drive continuous improvement, plant optimisation and equipment reliability.
- Manage contractors, shutdowns and major maintenance activities.
Requirements: Qualification and Skill
- Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
- Processing-related qualifications or certifications advantageous.
- Relevant safety and first-aid training.
- Minimum 15 years’ experience in the mining industry, with a combination of mechanical engineering and plant leadership roles within concentrator environments.
- Strong iron ore experience is essential.
- Well-versed in concentrator plants, jaw and cone crushers.
- Previous 2.6.1 legal appointment for a full processing plant is essential.
- Previous 3.1(a) legal appointment preferred.
- Must have held responsibility for the engineering function of a processing plant.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Currently based in South Africa and willing to relocate to the Northern Cape.
Benefits and Contractual information:
If you wish to apply for the position, please send your CV to Leanne Laas at llaas@camining.com.
Please visit www.camining.com for more exciting opportunities.
Leanne Laas
Executive Lead – Talent & Client Management
CA Mining
CA Mining will respond to short-listed candidates only. If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful, however your CV will be kept on our database for any other suitable positions.
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