Key Responsibilities:

• Equipment Maintenance: Conduct routine inspections, maintenance, and repairs on mechanical equipment and systems according to established schedules and procedures
• Troubleshooting: Diagnose equipment malfunctions and mechanical problems using various tools, instruments, and diagnostic techniques
• Repair and Replacement: Perform necessary repairs or replacement of faulty mechanical components, such as bearings, pumps, valves, gears, belts, and other parts
• Preventive Maintenance: Execute preventive maintenance tasks to ensure the optimal performance and longevity of mechanical equipment and systems
• Documentation: Maintain accurate records of equipment maintenance, repairs, and replacements performed, including detailed reports of findings and actions taken
• Safety Compliance: Follow all safety regulations, protocols, and procedures to ensure a safe working environment for yourself and others
• Equipment Optimization: Identify opportunities to improve the performance and efficiency of mechanical equipment, proposing and implementing modifications or upgrades where necessary
• Collaboration: Work closely with the maintenance team, supervisors, and other departments to coordinate equipment maintenance activities, prioritize tasks, and support overall mining operations
• Training and Support: Provide guidance, training, and technical support to junior technicians or apprentices, promoting knowledge transfer and skills development within the team
• Equipment Installation: Assist in the installation, alignment, and commissioning of new mechanical equipment and systems as required

Minimum requirements:

• Grade 12
• Qualified Fitter (Red Seal – Compulsory)
• 5 years’ experience as a Fitter on a process plant
• Good communication (Read and write)
• Good understanding of safety standards and procedures
• Willing to work overtime
• Willing to work shift
• Own reliable transport