GES Mechanical (Ref: IVP-ENG-2620)

Ivanhoe Mines

IVANPLATS (Pty) Ltd, a subsidiary of Ivanhoe Mines, is advancing the development of its world-class palladium-rhodium-nickel-copper-gold project in the Limpopo Province near Mokopane. This unique mineral deposit will be exploited using large mechanised state-of-the-art underground mining methods, deploying the latest technology to develop this “mine of the future”. Suitably qualified and experienced candidates are invited to apply for the following vacancies required for the project development.

Suitable candidate must possess the following minimum qualifications and skills:

Grade 12 (National Senior Certificate).
N3 Certificate or higher in Mechanical Engineering - N6 certificate, or a National Diploma/BTech in Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Trade Test Certificate (Section 13 or Section 26D Artisan qualification, such as a Fitter, Millwright, or Diesel Mechanic).

Suitable candidates must have the following work experience:

5 to 8 years of post-qualification experience within a heavy industrial, plant, or mining environment.
Supervisory or foreman experience overseeing mechanical maintenance, repairs, and plant reliability is frequently requested.

The successful candidate will be responsible for, but not be limited to:

Manage the maintenance and engineering integrity of mechanical assets within the approved GES scope, such as pumps, compressors, piping, valves, lifting equipment.
Investigate mechanical incidents and near misses and implement corrective and preventive actions.
Manage the maintenance and engineering integrity of mechanical assets within the approved GES scope, such as pumps, compressors, piping, valves, lifting equipment or other assigned plant.
Develop and implement preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance plans with operations and maintenance teams.
coordinate labour, tools, materials, contractors and access to execute planned work and urgent breakdown repairs.
Ensure mechanical equipment, installations and repairs comply with applicable legislation, approved engineering standards, OEM requirements and site procedures.
Provide technical directions to supervisors, artisans and service providers; verify competency and quality of work.
Prepare inputs to the mechanical maintenance budget and monitor expenditure, labour, spares and repair costs.
Compile accurate daily, weekly and monthly reports on maintenance, downtime, risks, costs and improvement actions
Coordinate with mining, processing, infrastructure, safety, procurement and other relevant departments to prioritise work and manage interfaces.

Preference will be given to Historically Disadvantaged South Africans (HDSA) from local communities surrounding Ivanplats Platreef mine and Women. Applications are only open to South African Citizens and Permanent RSA Residents.

Should you not hear from the Company within 14 days of the closing date, you should assume that your application has not been successful.