ROLE DESCRIPTION:

Reporting to the Foreman Engineering: Mechanical, the role is responsible for the installation, maintenance, fault finding and repair of mechanical equipment within the mechanical discipline according to sound engineering practice and equipment specifications.

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide subject matter expertise and skills in area of responsibility; advising on solutions to enhance or ensure the effectiveness of the department/section.
• Perform inspections in accordance with the Mine Health and Safety Act Regulations and Manufacturing and Company Standards to report all defects and breakdowns on equipment and machinery to the Foreman.
• Reports faults and unsafe conditions to the Central Control Room.
• Participate in planning shutdowns (Planned maintenance ), resources, tools and spares relevant to the shutdown activities
• Identify spares requirements and order according to departmental procedure.  Responsible for the management of consumable stock levels (amongst others, spares and hydro carbons).
•  Investigate, diagnose and perform trade related maintenance and repair of equipment and machinery according to the

  maintenance requirements.

•   Assist Foreman in executing his/his duties as and when required.
•   Conduct planned task observations.