The role:
To be responsible for timely installation, repair and maintenance of auto electrical equipment to ensure that mining activities are executed in a safe manner.
The duties will include but are not limited to:
- Interprets and coordinates pre-work with regards to repairs, planned and predictive maintenance
- Accesses any area safely to perform necessary maintenance on machines or equipment
- Performs safety inspections of equipment and assesses risk on equipment
- Maintain a clean safe worksite
- Ensures the upkeep of maintenance tools and equipment
- Coordinates activities associated with troubleshooting and repairing maintenance equipment
- Performs hands-on maintenance support during breakdowns and shutdowns
You will need:
- Recognised Auto Electrician Trade Test Certificate
Internal candidates
- Grade 12 with Math (Not Literacy) & Science, minimum E symbol with relevant two N2 Trade related subjects as per MQA guideline or
- N2 with four relevant trade related subjects as per MQA guideline
External candidates
- Grade 12 with Math (Not Literacy) & Science, minimum E symbol with four N2 relevant trade related subjects as per MQA guideline
- Have sound knowledge of MHSA, safety systems and a high regard for safety, regulations, and standards
- Proven excellent safety record
- Display good understanding of equipment & tools and uses thereof
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Valid Code EB driver’s license
- In possession or able to obtain a certificate of fitness
Advantageous:
- A minimum of 2 years’ relevant maintenance experience and fault finding on CAT machines
- Thorough knowledge and understanding of VIMS systems, CAT electronic Technician (ET) and the starting and charging systems components and operations
- Extensive knowledge of earthmoving equipment (CAT 993/994 Loaders, Excavators, Graders, 785/777/ADT, Dozers, Overburden PV275 Drills, light vehicles and CAT Twin boom drills)
- Ability and experience to read parts manual and interpret electrical schematic as well as knowledge of electric components like starters, alternators, batteries
- Workshop exposure which includes rebuilding of machines, wiring systems, fault finding and repairs to electrical circuits
- Knowledge of electronic components and systems such as Rig control system (RCS) and Aquila – (screens, joysticks, controllers, proximity switches)
- Air conditioner maintenance and repairs and CANBUS (Modules) experience is essential
- Computer literacy and knowledge of SAP
Ref No: VUS_MMS1062/22GS
Closing date: 28 June 2023