Superintendent (Engineering) Kiln

Superintendent (Engineering) Kiln - Internal External Advert

Lion Smelter - Premus Engineering

Steelpoort, Limpopo

Ref. No. LIOHR/139

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**QUALIFICATIONS**
- B degree/ B-Tech/ National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering / Electrical Engineering

**SKILLS REQUIREMENTS**
- At least 5 years’ experience in Ferro Alloy or heavy industry, backed by 2 years in a middle management position
- Experience on a Smelter operation, Hydraulics, Kilns, Pulverised Fuel (PF) Mills, Travelling grates, Fans, Motors, Compressors, Cooling systems, Electrical networks, Project Management, CMMS systems.
- Excellent managerial skills and to be self-motivated
- English communication and computer literacy is essential
- Initiative and result orientation is essential
- SAP and COUPA knowledge and experience

**JOB OBJECTIVES**

The incumbent will be responsible to the Manager (Plant) Premus for:

- Promoting safety through Glencore’s SAFEWORK program and ensuring all employees and conditions in the plant comply and that stop work is suitably implemented and promoted.
- Managing and improving the Maintenance function, Projects and Shutdowns i.e. (Kilns, Grates, Capital and improvement projects)
- Process optimization, selection of equipment and continuous improvement to achieve excellent results from multi projects, across different levels and disciplines
- Performance management of engineering personnel within the Premus Maintenance department
- Partake in facilitating problem solving activities by initiating, developing and/or implementing alternatives or improvements to the process within the sphere of responsibility in line with Lion Smelter’s Quality Maintenance principles
- Promote health and safety, environment, quality and housekeeping awareness, as well as community awareness, according to Glencore’s First World practices and standards
- Compliance to all safety standards and procedures
- Compilation and control of budget
- Implement Root Cause Failure Analysis findings
- Continuous improvement on plant equipment as per the required standard
- Perform general administrative duties and/or any other duties as required by the Manager
- Managing employees in the Premus Maintenance department with regards to Human Resources and in line with company policies and procedures
- Standby duties as per company requirements

**THE COMPANY OFFERS**:

- A competitive salary
- Medical Aid Fund Membership contributions are paid by the Company
- Provident Fund contributions are paid by the Company

LIOHR139 - Superintendent (Engineering) Kiln