Barloworld Equipment provides total solutions in earthmoving equipment, materials handling and power systems and related equipment in 10 countries in Southern Africa. As the appointed Caterpillar dealer in the region, Barloworld Equipment supplies equipment, parts and service to customers in the mining, construction, handling, agricultural and energy industries.

Barloworld Equipment Zambia Limited is looking for suitably qualified individuals to fill the positions below:

HEAVY EQUIPMENT REPAIR / AUTO ELECTRICIAN (x10)
– KITWE, LUSAKA, SOLWEZI and LUMWANA

Applicants suitably qualified based on the requirements stated below are invited to apply for the positions.

Job Purpose: Perform planned and breakdown repairs, services and maintenance on Earthmoving Equipment and components to supplier standards and customer requirements.

Key Outputs include but are not limited to:

• Quickly and efficiently diagnose machine systems and carry out repairs, services and maintenance on Earthmoving Equipment on customer sites or at BWE site.
• Compile accurate customer machine analysis and reports including Machine Inspection Reports (MIR’s) and Technical Analysis Reports (TA’s)
• Maintain professional image when representing BWE
• Ensure safe work practice
• Control Contamination
• Control own administration (labour booking, service reports, part returns, expenses etc.)
• Follow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of own work are consistently and accurately maintained

Candidate Requirements:

• A full Grade 12 certificate
• Qualified in relevant trade – Advanced Technician Certificate/Diploma (Heavy Equipment Repair, Auto Electrician/Diesel Mechanic)
• At least 5 years relevant work experience in Mining, Construction & Energy Industries
• A Millwright/Duo qualification will be an added advantage
• Registered member of EIZ- Technician
• Machine specific technical knowledge and skills
• Valid Drivers licence
• Valid Silicosis certificate

Competencies:

• Sound interpersonal and communication skills
• Basic trouble shooting and problem-solving skills
• Machine specific technical knowledge and skills
• Good Technical report writing
• Basic business and financial understanding
• Some Computer Literacy (SIS, STW & ET) knowledge
• Trouble shooting and problem solving skills
• Applicable product knowledge in PM, Components and Machine Systems
• Failure analysis skills
• Understanding of supplier warranty systems, policies & procedures