The purpose of this role is to maintain equipment to the required levels to attain required KPI’s in a safe, professional and timely manner, and also to train and mentor the national workforce.

The role – What are the main tasks and responsibilities of this job?

• To report all major defects to site Operations Manager;
• To fault find and repair equipment under contract to Epiroc standards;
• To ensure that all relevant documentation (work order, Operator/ Mechanical/ productivity checklists) is complete as per requirement;
• To maintain and service equipment at required schedules to Epiroc standards;
• To perform urgent repairs on equipment performing production work in a safe timely manner;
• To dismantle, repair, replace parts on equipment under commissioning stage;
• To perform daily inspections on equipment to identify faults and repair such faults and to report any operator damage to the Operations Manager;
• To ensure all tools, workshop equipment are used in the correct manner and kept in good safe working condition;
• To practice good housekeeping in work area and general workshop facility;
• Continuously development by taking up training courses on Competence Portal
• To perform shift work as required;
• To be available for afterhours call out;
• To perform other related work as required.
• To attend and participate in SHEQ talks at the start of the shift;
• To attend weekly and monthly SHEQ meetings;
• To wear correct PPE at all times;
• To ensure good housekeeping in the workshop;
• To report all incident/accidents to the immediate supervisor;
• Employees to protect their own health and safety;
• Employees to protect health and safety of others.

Competences, skills and experience – What critical competences, skills and experience is required for a candidate to be successful in this position?

• Technician / Craft certificate in H.E.R / or any related field;
• Minimum 5 years post trade of experience in surface mining or related industry drill rigs.
• Hydraulic systems knowledge
• High and Low stage compressor knowledge
• Knowledge of DML45 drill rigs desirable
• Valid driving permit
• Should have very good communication skill with the local employees.
• And team work

Why should applicants choose to work in this position and within this department?

• Ability to identify, organize and use resources effectively to complete tasks with due regard to cost, quality, safety and environmental impact;
• Ability to identify mechanical problems and apply diagnostic methods to achieve satisfactory results;
• Ability to interpret Hydraulic/ pneumatic/Electrical drawings;
• Function as an effective member of a team;
• Manage and apply safe systems of work;
• Accept responsibility for work of self and others;
• Work reliably and effectively without close supervision, to the appropriate codes of practice;
• Attention to detail and show a strong sense of urgency.

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