Earthmoving Equipment Mechanic (Drill Rigs) at Tshipi Mine

Reference Number: AVE210722-1
Job Title: Earthmoving Equipment Mechanic (Drill Rigs) (Tshipi Mine)
Operating Group: Aveng Mining
Business Unit: Moolmans
Job Type Classification: Permanent
Reporting To (Job Title): Workshop Foreman
Location – Country: South Africa
Location – Province: Northern Cape
Location – Town / City: Kuruman/Kathu

Job Summary Statement

Moolmans offers services across the mining value chain, from shaft sinking, underground development, contract mining and open cut mining, to construction of mine infrastructure. The operating group’s experience spans a broad range of commodities and it has worked successfully in remote and challenging locations Perform work involving maintenance to keep machines, mechanical and plant equipment in repair. Co-ordinates and controls the set-up, work in progress and completion of specialized tasks activities associated with medium/ low voltage electrical installation, maintenance and repairs.

Minimum Requirements

EXPERIENCE:

• At least 3-5 years’ related work experience (other jobs that prepared you for this job).
• Must have excellent knowledge of, and experience working on the following Equipment:
– Drill Rigs (Atlas Copco DM30, D65, Sandvik D25ks, D45ks, Pantera 1500).

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Mechanical and technical skills.
• Sound knowledge of service, maintenance and repairs on the Earthmoving Equipment.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Diagnose faults and repairs on all Earthmoving Equipment.
• Carry out preventative maintenance on Earthmoving Equipment to company standards.
• Carry out all minor and major services.
• Check machines and carry out repairs that are required.
• Plan and schedule work.
• Report all breakdowns to management.
• Complete daily and weekly inspection sheets and advise notes.
• Complete all administration and submit to all relevant parties on a daily basis.
• Ordering of spares required for repair, maintenance and services.
• Performance management and coaching of apprentices.
• Monitor and measure daily efficiencies
• Implement productivity improvement initiatives according to OE plan.
• Ensure plant availability of 85%.
• Apply the necessary quality assurance methods and procedures according to the quality management system, specifications and legislation.
• Apply and monitor the aspects of preventative maintenance.
• Coordinate and execute services of all earthmoving equipment.
• Read and interpret workshop manuals and parts book for each machine being serviced or repaired.
• Work to the highest safety and environmental standards of the Company.
• Adhere to all safety instructions as laid out on site.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Mechanical and technical skills
• Sound knowledge of service, maintenance and repairs on the Earthmoving Equipment

Behavioural Competencies

• Promote high safety standards
• Enthusiastically productive
• Planning and Organizing Working with people
• Leading and supervising
• Coping with pressure and setbacks
• Must be a mature self-motivated and well-disciplined person of sober habits
• Must be a team player and work well with peers and supervisors

Apply Online for the Earthmoving Equipment Mechanic (Drill Rigs) at Tshipi Mine

Closing Date: 29/07/2021