Production Superintendent

Roles and responsibilities

Operational / Functional

Consistently deliver business solutions which contribute to business results and improved competitiveness (consulting advice, business options)
Deliver quality solutions/ service cost effectively on time and within risk parameters
Provide advice that are generally accepted and implemented on programmes and systems, creating a competitive advantage for organization, leading to quality results
Deliver Cost effective results by tracking the impact of industry and global trends and develop breakthrough solutions (minimized corporate risk, advanced competitiveness) to the benefit of the organization
Risk results
HSE targets
Control machines and processes and provide guidance and advice to other miners
Provide input, advice and recommendations to management and engineering colleagues to resolve problems and optimise mining operations
Analyse and interpret information (in consultation with Technician/Engineer) and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems
Oversee specific mining process and review information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess evidence of operating problems
Identifying information by categorising, estimating, recognising differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events
Inspect and oversee inspection of equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects
Advice on and move control settings to start, stop or make necessary adjustments on machinery and equipment units affecting to optimise quality/productivity
Oversee transportation and storage of flammable and other potentially dangerous products to ensure that safety guidelines are followed
Monitor recording instruments, control panel lights, gauges, dials or other indicators and listen for warning signals to verify conformity of operating conditions
Record, review, and compile applicable records, test results, and gauge readings such as temperatures, pressures, concentrations, and flows
Regulate or shut down equipment during emergency situations following protocol
Contribute ensuring compliance to HSERQ requirements
Perform standby duty
Active member of (special) projects teams

Leadership

Understand, support and live the Ma'aden vision, values and goals
Expert utilization & direction through selling and obtaining support for value adding ideas leading to business improvement
Takes accountability for personal improvement, personal development, skills development and effectiveness
Expertise transfer, sharing and development
Continuously develop extensive knowledge relating to own field work and personal mastery in technical skills application through Talent Development
Expertise integration, sharing and developing expertise in others
Established technical and professional policies, practices, standards, procedures and methods; application, review and development
Deliver expert solutions as a thought leader, to meet changing business & work requirements through Trends, analysis, problem solving and quality decision making
Minimise Corporate risk through applied expertise, understanding Process and risk impact, reporting risks in the workplace and taking corrective action
Statutory & professional practice development
Extract, benchmark, enrich, capture and disseminate knowledge within knowledge management standards
Focused development of expert networks
Provide on-the-job-training and coaching to less experienced peers, colleagues and new incumbents
Perform acting duties when required
Contribute to the smooth running of mining operations
Categorise work according to criticality/priority
Identify and implement value adding initiatives (new ideas, thinking and approaches adopted and supported by the business)
Display a positive attitude to work and add value to team, partners and other areas of the business
Continuously improve own work processes and that of team
Establish and maintain professional standards of service provision and contribution
Seek opportunities to participate in (special) projects and/or ad-hoc committees
Explore and share digitalisation opportunities
Keeping up-to-date with new technology and developments in area of speciality

Relationships

Creating effective stakeholder and expert networking relationships (e.g. customers, suppliers, universities and specialist bodies)
Demonstrate influential relationships with manager peers and company business leaders
Contractor/consultant relations & management
Communication of expertise (best practices, technical reports, position statement)
Develop and facilitate the implementation of new solutions in area of expertise

Desired candidate profile

High School Certificate (Maths & Science)

Officially recognised competency certificate applicable to specific discipline/function (e.g. Blasting)

Post school qualification preferred

Experience

10 Years Mining experience (6 Years practical experience in specific field)

Skills

• Acute safety awareness and attitude
• Valid driving licence (trucks)
• Meeting (official/regulatory) minimum standards of fitness to perform work in a mine/mine environment
• Advanced analytical and problem solving skills
• Advanced knowledge of raw materials, operation processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the particular mining activity
• Advanced knowledge of machines, tools and equipment, including their designs, uses, repair, and first line maintenance
• Advanced knowledge of policies, rules, processes and procedures
• Sound understanding of the value chain
• Sound problem solving abilities
• Sound analytical skills
• Effective management skills
• Highly competent in using applicable industrial control software and/or systems
• Highly competent in troubleshooting and implementing corrective actions
• Expert understanding of specific section's processes and procedures
• Advanced knowledge of Ma'aden's safety codes, regulations, rules and procedures
• Controlling operations of equipment and/or systems
• Critical thinking
• Effective facilitating skills
• Up-to-date compliance training
• Effective verbal and written communication
• Ability to foster teamwork
• Ability to adapt and respond to change
• Ability to follow rules and instructions
• Influencing and negotiation skills
• Coping with pressures and setbacks
• Effective decision-making skills
• Qualified first-aid provider