Finsch Diamond Mine is located in the town of Lime Acres which is situated 160km north west of Kimberley and 109km south of Kuruman in the Northern Cape.
Job Grade: D3
Reference Nr: FIN130
JOB DESCRIPTION: The Lead Execution Engineer for the Finsch Underground Expansion Project is required to co-ordinate the activities and lead the Project Engineering Team consisting of design, construction and execution sections. The position will report to the Project Manager.
Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Lead the Design and Construction Team responsible for design, from initial concept through to construction of major underground engineering installations
- Lead the Execution Team responsible for maintenance of the trackless development fleet and provision of engineering support to the development team
- Provide technical support for the design work
- Implement project controls
- Will be involved with budgets and estimates
- Develop and maintain the core capability of the Engineering team
- Manage stakeholder roles and expectations
- Represent the project in mine management forums
- Scope review and management functions
- Incorporation of standards and specifications – as required
- Manage scope changes, deviations and decisions for capital project
- Integration of work in terms of utilisation of mine infrastructure and facilities
- Will be involved with the following types of sub-projects (design and construction): conveyor belts, trackless tips, underground crushers, batch plant and HT / LT electrical reticulation
Desired Skills and Experience
Minimum Requirements:
- B Degree or National Higher Diploma in Engineering
- Government Certificate of Competency (Mines and Works)
- A minimum of 5 years underground hard rock project experience
- Operational experience in a leadership role
- Experience in large mining expansion / development projects
- Experience in Mine design projects
- Valid driver’s license (code 08/EB)
- Sound computer skills
- A Certificate/Diploma in Project Management would be an advantage
Other Skills/Competencies:
- Good written and verbal communication skills in English
- Well-developed managerial and technical acumen – including: maintenance, trackless fleet, project, design and construction management; change management; coaching; delegation; development of subordinates; budget preparation and management; production management and process control
- Sound analytical and problem solving ability
- Decision making ability in fast changing environment
