Chief Engineering Officer

3 weeks ago

Cape Town, South Africa De Beers Group of Companies Full time

Company Description

**ABOUT DE BEERS MARINE**:
De Beers Marine (DBM) is based in Cape Town, South Africa and is part of the De Beers group. Activities managed include Marine exploration, geophysical surveys, sampling, mining, ship conversion, upgrades and maintenance, large project management, engineering design and mining system equipment builds. DBM executes world leading R&D in marine mining practices resulting in the most successful and advanced marine mining equipment and operations globally.

**Job Description**:

- To manage all engineering operations on board the mining vessel to ensure proper operation and maintenance of propulsion machinery, mining equipment and the treatment plant.

Co-ordinate the maintenance activities to ensure optimum availability at the lowest cost according to operational requirements or organizational objectives and sound engineering practice.

**KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS**:

- Manages and controls human resources and ensures optimum utilization.
- Controls all engineering activities onboard vessel whilst at sea by supervising team to ensure proper operation and maintenance of propulsion machinery and auxiliaries, mining equipment and treatment plant, and deck machinery
- Conducts regular inspections and tests in order to ensure the safety and seaworthiness of the vessel and takes any corrective action where and when appropriate
- Analyses the official engine log book in order to determine abnormalities and diagnoses and documents this accordingly with a plan to correct any imbalances
- Co-ordinates shutdowns by planning maintenance to be completed
- Manages the compilation of repair lists to be carried out in port by ship’s engineering staff and contractors
- Manages the planned maintenance program and forwards all relevant information to the Planned Maintenance Officer
- Ensures all drawings and plans are current in line with modifications carried out
- Scan the environment, manages and co-ordinates the identification of cost-effective purchases and recommends preferred suppliers to the Procurement section.
- Compiles legal reports as required

**SKILLS/ COMPETENCIES**:
**Technical Competence**
- Engineering Legal and Operational Compliance
- Engineering Operational Communication
- Process knowledge and skill
- Maintenance Skills and Knowledge
- Maintenance System Skills
- Strategic Thinking

**Leadership & Business Competence**
- Coaching / mentoring
- People management skills
- Planning, co-ordination, and prioritizing
- Ability to work under pressure, within set guidelines
- Analyzing & interpretation of information
- Good Communication Skills at all levels
- Assertive and proactive
- Ability to take decisions
- Strong organization skills
- Qualifications
- T4 / N6 / NQF 6 (plus Apprenticeship, Post cadetship and then the appropriate Certificate of Competency)
- Class 1 (Unlimited) Certificate of Competency (>3000 kW vessel) - STCW _III _/2
- 8 years relevant engineering experience which includes atleast 3 years supervisory experience
- Internal : 3 years as 2nd Engineer with exposure to De Beers Marine vessels

**Additional Information
- Who We Are: De Beers Group**

Established in 1888, De Beers Group is the world’s leading diamond company with unrivalled expertise in the exploration, mining, sorting, valuing, selling and marketing of diamonds. Together with our joint venture partners, we operate in more than 20 countries across six continents.

We want our diamonds, and our business, to make life brilliant - for our people, our customers and the world around us.

We build partnerships and connect with our people and their communities to make a positive contribution to the wider world. We’re constantly developing new ways to make an impact and build a beneficial legacy. We call it ‘Building Forever’ - it’s fundamental to our pioneering spirit and the purposeful way we do business.

**What we offer**

When you join De Beers, you can expect to enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package. But more than this, you’ll find yourself in an environment where the opportunities for learning and growth are second to none. From technical training to leadership programmes, we bring out the best in our people. There are plenty of opportunities to move onwards and upwards too. We’re a large, successful multinational company - and we’re still growing all the time.

**Safety**

Safety first is a way of life for us. We are unconditional about the safety, health and well-being of our colleagues, at work and at home, and about that of the communities where we work. We aim to lead the industry by investing in innovation to protect people, who are at the heart of our business. Our high performing teams take accountability for their own and others' actions, work collaboratively, and always show care and respect **.**

**Inclusion & Diversity**

We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are. We

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