Purpose of Role
To execute critical daily maintenance tasks and activities regarding the interpretation of drawings, installations, assembling, maintenance and repairs of structural equipment and fixtures in line with quality standards and compliance to MHSA to ensure safe, efficient and reliable operation of structural mining equipment within the mining plant.
Role Context
Operational Delivery
- Assemble, install, test and maintain structural mechanical equipment in the plant using the relevant power tools, and gas cutting equipment to ensure safe and operable condition of equipment.
- Change liners, repair shoots, screens, conveyor belts, jaw crusher and cone crushers in line with set standards and best practice.
- Inspect and diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus and components using test equipment and hand tools to identify defects, hazards and breakdown cause then determine relevant corrective actions such as need for repair or adjustment in line with safety standards.
- Obtain job card and permit to work and conduct all relevant pre-work risk assessments and record any potential risks to ensure all tasks are executed in a safe manner.
- Collaborate with the engineering foreman to maintain health and safety standards for employees through the safe maintenance of equipment and stop and report any contraventions to MHSA, code of practices and mine standards to engineering foreman.
- Fabricate drawings and determine requirements and specification to put in place pipe system layout, installation, or repair according to specifications.
- Evaluate and analyse through root cause analysis to determine breakdown causes or malfunctioning equipment and structure to identify areas for modifications or repairs and execute corrective actions.
- Execute shutdown activities according to the established plan in line with standard operating procedures and codes of practice.
Resource Management
- Engage with all relevant Departments on issues of the area of specialisation, as directed by the Manager.
- Communicate with internal and/or external stakeholders, where required, to achieve work objectives and to maintain relationships.
- Advise management regarding continued utilisation of equipment by highlighting potential hazards and risks to ensure safety and minimise risk
- Manage team and support services including standby resources during breakdowns by communicating failures/breakdowns in process to limit downtime while adhering to safety standards.
Compliance, Risk and Safety
- Contribute to the development of an appropriate plant specific Risk Management Policy and appropriate Procedures and Standards (Codes of Practice) by reporting any incident / near miss / injury or health hazards.
- Oversee the implementation of a proactive approach to all safety protocols by creating awareness of hazards and behaviour in order to enforce compliance to minimise risk of accidents and injuries within the plant.
- Conduct regular safety inspections, provide relevant and necessary training to ensure all employees adhere to safety guidelines all the time.
- Participate in the coordination efforts to execute drills and escape procedures in case of emergencies and operational requirements i.e. blasting to mitigate risks and fatalities.
Qualifications:
- Grade 12 NQF 4
- N2 in Mechanical Engineering
- National Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering (advantageous)
Certifications:
- Relevant Boiler-making Technical Qualifications: Red sealed Engineering Trade certificate or SAQA Verified Trade Certificate)
Job specific experience:
- Minimum of three to five (3-5) years relevant experience.
Inherent requirements
Must be medically fit
Closing date: 21 August 2025
NOTE: PREFERANCE WILL BE GIVEN TO FEMALE CANDIDATES