Description

PURPOSE

An exciting opportunity exists to render an efficient service on maintaining of plant and equipment and adhering to safety aspects.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Inspections and Reporting

• Conduct all relevant inspections, diagnostic tests to determine the condition of the vehicles and machines and prepare reports.
• Interpret diagnostic results and offer suitable solutions.

Safety Aspects on Plant and Equipment

• Ensure compliance with all maintenance standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Ensure that electrical, kinetic and potential energy are neutralized before commencing tasks.
• Report on all accidents and incidents and safety deviations.
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Maintenance of Plant and Equipment

• Prepare work plans after fully scoping out the problems.
• Order parts and maintain parts inventory.
• Perform planned and unplanned maintenance.
• Repair or replace vehicle/machine engines, steering mechanisms, suspensions, transmissions and braking systems as per original equipment manufacturer (OEM) specifications.
• Repair or replace light fittings, wiring harnesses, batteries, alternators, starters, ignitions and proximity switches.
• Repair and maintain basic electrical systems on vehicles (12v, 24v, 48v).
• Replace hydraulic equipment, pumps, valves and cylinders.
• Test drive vehicles to gauge performance.
• Conduct oil sampling, analyse and report.
• Conduct site visits in the case of an emergency or sudden breakdown.
• Ensure that tools and equipment are kept in a safe working condition.
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General Responsibilities

• Adhere to SHEQ-C Code of Conduct requirements, employment legislation as well as company policies and procedures as amended from time-to-time.
• Ensure good housekeeping of plant and equipment.
• Maintain detailed records of serviced vehicles.
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QUALIFICATIONS

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Diesel Mechanic Trade Certificate
• All training certificates and training module documentation be available from accredited training centre
• Valid driver’s license
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EXPERIENCE

• Minimum three years' experience on Trackless Mobile Machines (TMM) in a mining environment
• Minimum five years' experience on yellow equipment
• Basic electrical exposure
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SKILLS, QUALITIES AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Mechanical
• Critical thinking / analytical
• Interpersonal
• Planning and organising
• Problem-solving
• Decision-making
• Action-oriented
• Communication (both written and verbal)