Winder Engineer
Propersonnel
Full-time
On-site
Rustenburg, North West, South Africa
Our client in Rustenburg is looking for a Winder Engineer / Manager to join their team
Requirements:
- BSc or B Tech Degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or S Engineering Diploma with completed P1 and P2 modules or N6 Engineering Diploma is essential.
- Minimum of 10 years working experience commissioning, fault finding and conducting repairs on Winders and 3 years managerial experience are essential.
- Project management would be desirable.
- Knowledge of headgears, ropes and attachments, shaft & loading arrangements is essential.
- Knowledge of Budget control and Project Management is essential.
- Must have knowledge of Health and Safety standards and Risk Assessment
- Must have knowledge of High and Low Voltage reticulation and Hydraulics.
- Must have knowledge of Analogue and Digital Variable speed drives.
- Must have knowledge of winder safety control philosophies, winder and associated mechanical equipment and PLC knowledge and technical ability.
- Computer literacy (MS Office/ SAP).
- Must have communication, interpersonal, presentation and fault-finding skills.
- Must have conflict management/resolution and managerial skills.
- Assist and advise on issues such as winder availability and optimization.
- Audit compliance with and advise on the winder related COP’s, regulations, and standards.
- Revise Winder COPs and standards with relevant stakeholders.
- Define the winder specifications together with the relevant consultants and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) with regards to new equipment and ensure compliance during and after installation.
- Ensure winders and associated equipment are sustainable (critical spares, upgrades, and improvements).
- Assist with the on-the-job training and external training of winder personnel.
- Ensure that winders are running safely, reliably, and efficiently.
- Conduct winder and shaft’s technical audits.
- Scrutinise level one audit reports, dynamic test reports, rope reports and assist where necessary.
- Manage capital and renewals projects within the winder department and to plan winder upgrades.
- Effectively manage UTS Winder Department and to be available after hours to assist with breakdowns