The role:
The purpose of the role is to be responsible for the timely installation, repair and maintenance of equipment to ensure that mining activities are executed in a safe manner and to operate equipment and test all working parts in functional area to ensure proper utilization.
Responsibilities will include but not limited to:
- Interprets and coordinate pre-work with regards to repairs planned and predictive maintenance
- Accesses any area safety to perform necessary maintenance on machines or equipment
- Performs safety inspections of equipment and assesses risks on equipment
- Maintains a clean and safe worksite
- Ensure the upkeep of maintenance tools and equipment
- Coordinates activities associated with troubleshooting and repairing maintenance equipment
- Perform hands on maintenance support during breakdowns and shutdowns
- Perform standby duties and training of personnel, when required
Requirements:
- Recognised Electrical 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
- Must be able to speak, read and write in English
- Be able to cope effectively with pressure in a production environment, be innovative and a self-starter
- Be able to work in a team
- Be able to identify faults and repair defects without supervision
- Computer literacy in MS Office and SAP experience
- Valid Code EB Driver’s license
- In possession or able to obtain a valid Certificate of Fitness
Advantageous:
- A minimum of 2 Years’ experience as a qualified Electrician in a Maintenance environment
- Experience on HT & Cables
- Operation of Medium Voltage Switchgear and Distribution Networks Certificate
- Experience in maintenance and fault finding on medium voltage switchgear and HT reticulation