The role:
- Is responsible for safe maintenance and repair of equipment and machines in order to ensure the availability and reliability thereof
- Is responsible for engineering technical compliance
- Perform inspections and work in accordance with the Mine Standards and Procedures and the Mine Health and Safety Act and regulations
- Recording of inspections, maintenance and repairs conducted to equipment on checklists and job cards
- Be able to identify faults and repair defects without supervision
- Maintain good housekeeping in the area of responsibility
- Ensuring that all planning and productivity requirements are safely achieved
- Undertake appropriate Risk Assessments (RA) in order to perform in a safe and controlled manner
- Must be prepared to work shifts, overtime and standby duties
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. N2 trade related subjects will be advantageous.
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, carry out given instructions and give feedback effectively
- Be able to identify faults and repair defects without supervision
- Valid K53 driver’s license with own transport
- In possession or able to obtain a valid Certificate of Fitness
Advantageous:
- Experience in Underground coal mining
- At least 2 years post-trade experience as an Electrician
- HT Switching Certificate
- Gate end box, Genwest/Dimako
- Knowledge of HT Reticulation drawings
- The working of Guduza, Peflo and Microload
- Sound knowledge of PLCs
- Water pumps
- Jet fans
- Safety & Risk Management Course