ARTISAN – AUTO ELECTRICIAN

Job Purpose

Reporting to the Electrical Shift Supervisor, the position is responsible for assisting in implementation of preventive and responsive electrical maintenance of auto-electrical systems in the mining area, to ensure maximum operational performance is achieved in a safe and cost effective manner while ensuring compliance with relevant procedures, polices, legal requirements and consent conditions.

Specific Job Responsibility

• Adhere to the company’s planned and preventive maintenance schedules and procedures.
• Respond to unplanned breakdowns when on duty timeously.
• Effectively maintain and repair electrical systems on diesel propelled mining equipment.
• Report all safety incidents immediately to the Supervisor.
• Maintain the correct and safe usage of all hand tools and company property within your section.
• Report all defective tools, record and control all replacement of tools.
• Any other duties as directed by the Electrical Shift Supervisor.

Job Specific Competencies

• Demonstrated application of continuous improvement principles.
• Demonstrated ability to work safely and improve team safety awareness.
• Member of the Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ).
• Can demonstrate understanding of mobile equipment electrical circuit analysis, troubleshooting, installation and repair.
• Proven ability to maintain, repair, wire, and install auto electrical components including electrical harnesses, starter motors, alternators, valves, solenoids.

Key Job Attributes

• Able to handle work with a great sense of professionalism
• Possesses good organizational skills
• Identify repairs required via unfair wear and tear, and advise the shift supervisor.
• Maintain a professional approach to duties and responsibilities with the capability of making timely, rational decisions and an ability to meet deadlines.
• Act with honesty and integrity in all areas: maintain confidentiality in dealings with subordinates, clients and customers.
• Demonstrate accuracy, time management and organizational skills.
• Maintain a professional work ethic through effective, honest communication with supervisors, peers, and subordinates.
• Commitment to reach or exceed maintenance, operational and safety goals.
• Work effectively in a team environment, supporting other team members when needed.
• The ability and drive to manage maintenance work group in a technically challenging and

geographically remote maintenance environment.

• Sound planning, analytical, and problem solving skills.
• Well-developed interpersonal, written and oral communication skills in English.
• Knowledge and understanding of diverse third world cultures and customs an advantage.
• Experience required to perform in this job.
• Knowledge in Basic First Aid and Basic Health and Safety
• Excellent team building, organisation and communication skills
• At least 5 years’ working experience in heavy equipment operations preferably in the mining

environment.

• Proven experience troubleshooting and maintenance on Auto-electrical systems on Mining Mobile equipment
• Ability to provide information technically.
• Ability on defect and risk identification and execute backlog with quality.
• Experience in maintenance of diesel propelled drills such as Cat, Epiroc, Sandvik,
• Experience in some or all of the following machines will be advantageous: Epiroc D65,
• DML and DM30 or similar.

Qualifications

• Full Grade Twelve (12) School certificate
• Craft Certificate/ Diploma in Automotive Engineering with a Specialization in Auto-Electrical
• Valid Driver’s license
• Member of the Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ).