Purpose of the role:

To maintain heavy mining equipment and machinery at a client’s facility and working closely with a team of other technicians to ensure that all equipment is maintained efficiently, safely, and to the highest quality standards.

Reports to: Mechanical Coordinator

Branch: Kalumbila

Key Responsibilities.

The Mechanic Technician will be required to perform the following tasks:

•  Ensure Health and Safety standards, Regulations and Procedures are adhered to at all times.
•  Participate in safety meetings.
•  Ensure that machinery is maintained to the highest standards.
•  Carry out machinery services and preventive maintenance of high quality to avoid breakdowns.
• Respond promptly to breakdowns to reduce down time.
•  Ensure that all necessary parts and materials are available when needed.
• Ensure tools are available for the team and kept in good condition.
• Ensure quality of work is inspected before dispatching.
• Ensuring compliance with all safety regulations and quality standards
•  Report all incidents immediately to the Supervisor.
• Comply with all incident reporting and hazard identification policies.
• To promote the culture of safety, quality & efficiency.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

• Grade 12 Certificate
• Minimum of an Advanced Certificate in Heavy Equipment Repair
• Diploma in Heavy Equipment Repair/Mechanical engineering from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.
•  Minimum experience of 3 years on heavy equipment machinery in a mining environment.
• Must have experience in heavy equipment assembly.
• Knowledge of heavy machinery and equipment maintenance is mandatory.
•  Valid driver’s license.
• Practicing Member of EIZ.

Competences:

• Safety and Quality Awareness
•  Advanced knowledge of Machines & Equipment
• Knowledge of the use of parts and service manuals
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Good Communication & Listening Skills
•   Action Orientation / Initiative
•  Planning and Organizing
•   Ability to work well under pressure.

Duration: One (1) Year Contract