Description

• The purpose of this position is to diagnose and maintain machinery and equipment according to technical specification and sound engineering practice.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Investigate, diagnose and perform trade related maintenance and repair of equipment and machinery according to maintenance requirements, standards and specifications
• Perform daily inspections in accordance with the Mine Health and Safety Act regulations, operational and Company standards and report all defects and breakdowns on equipment and machinery to the Supervisor
• Develop, modify, construct and install all types of trade related equipment required for the safe operation of all engineering equipment
• Ensure that all installations and equipment are safe and in good working order after task completion
• Continuously monitor equipment failure and efficiency to improve trade specific equipment and systems
• Consult with production teams on maintenance activities that affect production
• Support the achievement of equipment/ machine availability and production performance levels
• Ensure that maintenance related information is recorded and reported to the relevant planning office to support the planned maintenance / asset maintenance system
• Ensure that production targets are achieved according to the production plan

Qualification Requirements

• Grade 12 or equivalent qualification
• Valid Section 13 Trade Test / Section 26(D) Certificate required
• Valid driver’s license code B, EB or C1
• Own transport to attend to call outs

Experience and Skills Requirements

• Minimum of 2 – 3 years’ experience as a qualified Millwright
• Must have knowledge and experience with instrumentation equipment
• VSD trained
• Must have experience in pump maintenance and repairs
• Must be able to do alignment
• Must have knowledge in changing bearings
• Operating of Huckbolting and thread cutting machine will be an added advantage
• Knowledge of maintaining MV motors will be an added advantage
• Medium Voltage competency skills (certificated) will be an added advantage
• Not colour blind
• Must be able to work in confined spaces and at heights
• Must be familiar with risk assessment procedures
• Must be willing to work shifts and without supervision
• English language proficiency
• Time management skills