Project Management Specialist Trainee

Job Overview

PRIME JOB FUNCTION:

The role of the Mining Engineer is to support, analyze and resolve engineering, administrative and financial issues relating to site productivities and recommend optimization strategies and methodologies in cooperation with Mining Superintendent and Project Manager to achieve company’s objectives.

Responsibilities and Duties

· Compliance with company and relevant client policies, procedures and legislative health and safety codes and practices.

· Collate information on and prepare Production and Productivity reports for daily production meetings

· Liaise between JRAR and Client on all contractual issues in areas of responsibility.

· Undertake relevant technical assignments to resolve technical issues, improve productivity of JRAR and provide cost savings to the client.

· Assist with weekly operations plans, the collection, collation, and preparation of Monthly Claim to the Client

· Assist with Project Budget Forecasts and the development of and management systems to accomplish Corporate set goals

· Assist and plan, manage and achieve JRAR production objectives in a safe and cost effective manner in liaison with the client.

· Any other responsibilities as put forth by the Mining Superintendent or Project Manager that are deemed reasonable and fair for the understanding of responsibilities for this position.

DUTIES:

• Prepares Reports to client on daily progress of production.
• Prepares daily and weekly reports on key productivity indices (KPI) of the project to the Project Manager
• Prepares monthly production scheduling for the optimization of JRAR fleet and also to achieve client’s production goals.
• Monitor production in relation to material movement, equipment productivity, availability, and utilization as against budget and forecast.
• Prepares the monthly contract claim to the client

Qualifications

Education Level:

Years of Experience:

Specific Skills / Competencies

§ Ensure relations with client is within terms of contract

• Prepares budget forecasts derived from optimized operational planning.
• Assists in Tender preparation
• Develop appropriate technical and administrative data bases and provide relevant detail to allow appropriate analysis of problems as they arise
• Attends site production meetings, and production and planning meetings with client.

§ Ensure that information is made available on a timely basis to the Mines Police Dept. regarding the use of explosives and/or any other information required by the Mines Department

§ Ensure monthly costs and revenue forecasts are proper and timely.

§ Ensure invoices submitted by sub-contractors are accurate before approval for payment.

§ Ensure annual budgets are accurate and timely

§ Ensure relations with client is within terms of contract

§ Ensure costs are maintained and budgets are met.

• Sources other equipment from sub-contractors where JRAR fleet is inadequate to meet production requirements and formulate system and rules to monitor and measure contractor’s performance.
• Offer technical advice to Production Superintendent in respect of costs and efficiency of site operations.
• Liaise closely with the Workshop Planner in regard to equipment availability, costs as compared to budget and weekly spending

§ Provide support to his/her reporting staff with regards to health, safety, and Environment (HSE) in the delivery of engineering services.

§ Ensure the implementation of all corrective actions from all HSE audits.

§ Ensure company Procedure and Policies are adhered to.

§ Ensure a HSE friendly atmosphere exists in all areas, including working tools and computer equipment.

• Attend regular HSE meetings.
• Ensure that any and all corrective actions from HSE Near Misses, Incidents and Accidents are implemented after review of investigations.
• Report all incidents of a HSE nature regardless of the deemed importance.
• Active and visible promotion of HSE.
• Supervise and train reporting administrative and engineering staff to deliver relevant technical and financial analysis required to resolve issues relating to production.

§ Assist in achieving production objectives in a safe and cost-effective environment.

§ Maintain a high degree of professionalism in direction of the works and in personal conduct.

§ Ensure that Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) provided are achieved within the time frame.

§ Ensure all claims to the client are accurate and timely and that client has no reason not to pay the monthly claim by the set dates.

§ Ensure invoices submitted by sub-contractors are accurate before approval for payment.

§ Any other duties that are deemed to be appropriate for this position and assigned by the Project Manager.

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Required Licences and Certifications (Optional/If position required):

Knowledge/ Experience

At least 3 years plus working experience in the mining industry

At least 2 years of experience in surface mining contract

Working knowledge of surveying and survey software

Sound knowledge of all aspects of selected open pit mining techniques

Knowledge of relevant Minerals and Mining Regulations

Skills/ Licenses

Current Driving License (Light Vehicle)

Effective communication skills

Sound judgement and analytical skills

Good interpersonal skills

Good organisational skills

Good Microsoft office skills

Physical Requirements

Fit for work

Willing to travel

Ability to work in adverse conditions