Plant Engineer

Introduction

This position will be based at a gold plant in Mahad Saudi Arabia.

Description

The purpose of this position is to manage the asset care management system according to engineering standards, legislative and client requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Control the allocation of work to ensure the achievement of results according to client needs and service objectives

• Coordinate the integration of the operational plans with engineering systems to ensure maximum plant availability according to organisational objectives
• Assess the requirements of the law, and ensure the implementation and adherence to all requirements within the responsibility area
• Provide technical support to the operation on engineering related matters to minimize possible engineering risk
• Prepare short, medium and long-term maintenance plans to meet business objectives
• Analyse and interpret maintenance trends and variances, and initiate change
• Ensure compliance to legislative requirements, engineering standards and specifications
• Plan and co-ordinate major shutdowns with internal and external clients to ensure the timeous allocation of resources
• Assess areas of maintenance where outsourcing or partnerships would be appropriate, and make recommendations
• Coordinate the preparation of all project technical documents to ensure that the technical content and cost are within the scope of work
• Direct or prepare and evaluate the technical aspects of procurement according to the project scope and organisational procedures
• Collaborate with the relevant stakeholders regarding technical issues to ensure effective integration with existing application of technology
• Develop and manage the implementation of the quality plan to ensure adherence to organisational quality standards
• Review and advise on engineering design progress and status according to the project plan and project objectives
• Manage construction and commissioning activities according to the project plan or requirements, organisational standards and procedures
• Manage and control the allocation of funds to ensure adherence to approved budgeted expenditure
• Assist in compiling the budget by providing information based on operational security and organisational requirements
• Set engineering targets to support the production process
• Effective people management and training, ensuring that the team meets their performance objectives
• Create a culture of cohesive, high-performance teamwork

Qualification Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree or NATED Diploma in mechanical or electrical engineering with a GCC (Mines and Works)

Experience and Skills Requirement

• A minimum of 8-10 years’ post-GCC experience, preferably within a metallurgical processing plant environment.
• Knowledge of Legal Compliance
• Knowledge of Technical Risk Management
• Maintenance / Asset Management knowledge
• Project Management knowledge
• Presentation skills
• Employee Relations and People Management skills
• Time management skills
• Administration and Financial management skills
• A Valid driver’s licence code B, EB or C1
• Computer literate in MS Office
• English language proficiency