Mechanical Engineer

Twigg Exploration & Mining, LDA is recruiting a Mechanical Engineer, to be based in Balama - Cabo Delgado, Mozambique.

Duties

• Assist in the development and management of an internal audit program for the Maintenance Engineering Team’s work
• Develop and manage continuous improvement projects within the Maintenance Engineering Team within your field
• Contribute to the monthly and quarterly reporting of continuous improvement projects
• Provide technical improvement advice and support to the Operations Teams as required
• Actively seek out ways to improve the throughput of the Balama Process Plant
• Contribute to and help develop quality and accurate Planned Shutdowns
• Assist in the management and implementation of the Planned Shutdown Ensure safe, timely and reliable execution of shutdown Project work
• Develop and manage cost saving initiatives that ensure increased availability and output for the Balama Operation
• Work together with your team to maintain a strong safety culture within the Maintenance Engineering Department and Balama Operations Team
• Report all incidents, health anomalies and workplace health hazards via Incident and Hazard Reporting procedures
• Undertake daily work area inspections and report/rectify faults/issues immediately
• Continually monitor the plant environment to ensure the continuous safety of yourself and other workers
• Make improvement recommendations to the Senior Team & continually increase the level of safety in the plant and other associated facilities
• Ensure efficient and safe execution and control of Maintenance Engineering projects work for the Balama processing operation
• Work closely with the Senior Maintenance Engineer to achieve the KPIs for plant availability and costs
• Help to develop, implement and maintain the maintenance strategy for the processing facility to achieve the KPIs and Company objectives
• Contribute to the development of the preventative asset and maintenance strategy in line with company objectives
• Provide ongoing reporting and data analysis in relation to the condition of the processing facility projects
• Contribute to the monthly, quarterly and yearly maintenance, production and projects planning process
• Actively contribute to the budgeting process as a part of the Maintenance Engineering Team in relation to Project work, parts, consumables and engineering costs
• Assist in the development of quality control policies and procedures for the Balama Maintenance Engineering Team
• Assist in the management and implementation of these quality control methods

Requisites

• Tertiary qualification in a Mechanical Engineering discipline
• More than 05 years maintenance engineering experience in mineral processing/heavy industry Flotation/Milling/Filtration experience highly desirable
• Demonstrated knowledge of Pumps and pump curves. Piping design desirable
• Ability to read and understand Isometric and Engineering Drawings
• Experience in developing and implementing Process Improvement projects an advantage
• Demonstrated experience developing and executing preventative & shutdown maintenance strategies in a processing environment
• Proven exposure to maintenance systems and processes – Pronto experience highly desirable
• Demonstrated organisational skills and ability to prioritise multiple tasks and deadlines
• Proactiveness and proven capacity to think conceptually and make assertive decisions
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work cohesively with team members
• Plant start-up and commissioning experience highly desirable
• Sound computer proficiency with intermediate MS Office skills Technical Drawing software experience desirable
• Contractor management experience highly desirable

Notes

• Only short listed applicants will be contacted
• Apply only if you meet the vacancy requirements
• Preference will be given to Mozambicans nationals candidates