EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Razel-Bec Limited, a construction and civil engineering company which is currently undertaking a project of rehabilitating the plunge pool of the Kariba dam in Siavonga Zambia. The purpose of the contract is to perform, on behalf of the Zambezi River Authority (ZRA), works to reshape the plunge pool of the Kariba dam on the Zambezi River, which is a natural border between Zambia and Zimbabwe:

ARTISAN MECHANICAL FITTER X 01

Successful candidates will be responsible for:

• Carry out daily/weekly/quarterly physical inspections of valves, pipelines, pumps and associated machinery and equipment.
• Clean, maintain and repair mechanical parts, components and equipment as directed by the Supervisor, on Pumps, Valves, Pipelines, and others.
• Record findings on checklists and provide accurate feedback as per Maintenance Matrix or work requirements; as well as provide input into updating procedures and methods to reduce downtime & improved equipment/device performance & Reliability.
• Conduct general maintenance jobs in the workshop, as and when requested by the supervisor.
• Assess and evaluate equipment faults/Detects, investigate equipment/device errors, malfunctions, and failures, and recommend improvements.
• Conduct preventive maintenance and examination of all water pumping equipment & ensure pulleys and pivots are properly attached to beams, poles, or booms.
• Attend to repairs and breakdowns as and when required, to work within allowable time effectively and safely for those specific equipment/devices and apply methodological techniques to carry out corrective maintenance.
• Able to maintain sustainable professional relations with operations and Maintenance supervisors and operators.
• Plan and organise work and resources for stop-days, shutdowns and night shift jobs and communicate requirements for the job to the supervisor as well as progress daily.
• Ensure standby equipment is always available and ensure effective utilisation of time and resources.
• Ensure works comply with approved company procedures and standards prior to commencing and during work.
• Observe and follow all (Safety, Health, Environment Risk and Quality) SHERQ policies and procedures when carrying out maintenance works.
• Ensure correct use of tools on every task/assignment and safeguarding company provided tools and equipment.
• Ensure that all safety aspects regarding maintenance of the machinery are followed. i.e monthly inspections or audits on SHERQ issues in responsibility.

Minimum specifications / requirements areas

• Mechanical Craft Certificate in Mechanical Fitting or higher qualification
• Proven experience with pumping and piping systems and open pit dewatering, unplanned repairs & installation tasks on plant equipment.
• Proven experience with Diesel engines and large pumps and pumping systems
•  Five years maintenance experience in similar position, in a production, mine or process environment that involved water pumping at an industrial level.
• Competency in industrial pipe connections and high knowledge in water pumps repair and maintenance.
• Ability to work well within a team unsupervised
• Strong communication and management skills
• Valid EIZ Membership
• Class C Driver’s License, with at least 2 years Driving Experience.