ENGINEEERING SERVICES COORDINATOR – Debswana

Description:
Debswana Diamond Company would like to invite suitably qualified innovative, results-oriented, and self-driven individuals to apply for the position listed and described below and join a professional team driven by service excellence, where the demands of the business are met by encouraging teamwork and addressing the needs of the individual.

Purpose of the Role
The role of the Technical Coach is to focus on the Maintenance Coordinators and Artisans. The purpose of the role is coaching. The aim is to increase the capacity and capability of the target groups through coaching and sharing own tasks.experience and know-how. The incumbent replicates best practices, guides the coaches and influences their day-to-day.

Key Job Responsibilities
Conducts Technical coaching at operations to:
Identifies engineering and maintenance elements that need improvement
Works together with Maintenance Engineers and Group Asset Management to define mini-programs to address and close gaps toward excellence
Plays a support role to Maintenance Coordinators; enable Maintenance Coordinators to coach subordinates (artisans)
Follows coaching process of PACDA (Preparation, Appreciation, Co-create, Design, Achieve)
Continuously maintains existing procedures, processes and internal systems making recommendations in order to improve maintenance effectiveness, sectional projects, time constraints and resource availability
Contributes to team cohesion and personal effectiveness by;
Applies structured methodologies, such as root cause analysis and statistical analysis, to investigate risks and opportunities to create effective Engineering solutions
Adopts a systematic approach to problem-solving, drawing on engineering knowledge and appropriate sources of information, to test assumptions and generate viable options
Solves technical and operational issues in cooperation with relevant stakeholders
Implements the most effective solutions to drive efficiencies
(EC&I) – Electrical, Control & Instrumentation Engineering. Applies professional knowledge of electrical engineering, including control and instrumentation and software to produce safe, fit for purpose, and effective electrical and electronic systems
Translates knowledge into meaningful input to projects and operations to enhance business performance
Holds appropriate qualifications and meets country-specific legal requirements and certification
Applies theoretical knowledge of electrical engineering and relevant tools and techniques to support operations and projects
Applies professional knowledge of mechanical engineering including thermodynamics, mechanics and structural analysis to design, maintain and enhance fit-for-purpose and effective mechanical systems
Understands the principles of mechanical engineering and applies these to deliver effective technical solutions to operations
Applies professional knowledge of civil engineering, including infrastructure, structural engineering, water and waste management and mine residue management (i.e. Tailings and waste rock)
Translates knowledge of environmental, geotechnical, structural and transportation engineering into meaningful input that supports decision-making and enhances the potential of projects and operations
Understands the principles of civil engineering and the relevant application of tools and techniques to support operations and projects
Drives the effective management of assets including machinery, mobile equipment and infrastructure, in accordance with the relevant codes of practice and Group Technical standards, to achieve maximum value and competitive advantage for Debswana
Applies and embeds asset management, through monitoring, maintaining and upgrading assets, to optimise efficiency, availability and reliability
Optimises performance levels of assets through actively monitoring their operation and creating solutions to encourage sustainable use
Translates in depth understanding of the mining environment, including processes, challenges and working culture, to identify opportunities where engineering solutions can enhance business performance
Engages cross-functional teams to promote the role of engineering and to share best practice leading to sustainable, commercial decisions making in accordance with Group Technical Standards
Optimises productivity and quality targets through utilising Engineering knowledge and co-operating with multi-disciplinary teams highlighting areas of improvement
Drives the delivery of engineering solutions in projects and operations through demonstrating project management skills and active resource management, including effective control of budgets, deliverables, staff and contracts
Proactively manages interdependencies and conflicting priorities to generate maximum value and minimise risk to the company
Understands Group Technical Standards
Manages, monitors and drives project activities within a specific project or operation
Proactively escalates risks and proposes mitigating actions
Other Job Responsibilities
Adheres to all safety health and environmental policies and procedures in area of responsibility
Proactively escalates risks and proposes mitigating actions
Continuously identifies opportunities to enhance SHE performance to protect employees and communities, equipment longevity and Debswana’s license to operate
Proactively identifies, monitors and mitigates SHE risks in accordance with internal guidelines and external requirements
Education
National Craft Certificate (NCC)
Experience
8 years post apprenticeship with 4 years as foreman/maintenance coordinator

Prior experience as General Engineering Supervisor

Legal Certification/Professional Registration
Technical Competencies
Technical Analysis
Applying EC & I Engineering
Applying Mechanical Engineering
Applying Civil Engineering
Asset Management and Optimisation
Driving Business Performance
Project Management
SHE Risk Management
Behavioral Competencies
Achievement Orientation
Judgement and Decision Making
Planning, Coordination and Execution
Adaptability
Impact and Influence
Innovation
Concern for Safety, Health and the Environment
Service Orientation
Building Partnerships
Teamwork & Collaboration