Artisan (Fitter & Electrician) – Morupule Coal Mine

Job Description

ARTISAN (FITTER & ELECTRICIAN) – SIX MONTHS FIXED TERM CONTRACT

Job Summary:

Adheres to quality assurance/governance protocol/principles in area of responsibility.

Key Activities:

• Recommends and incorporate cost saving initiatives into budget and operates within approved parameters.
• Maintains equipment in relevant trade using appropriate maintenance technologies to ensure optimum equipment availability and reliability by:

o   Verifying the planned maintenance schedule and recommending appropriate amendments as necessary.

o   Performing inspections and identifying areas needing attention.

o   Diagnosing faults and assessing the requirements for spares, labour, tools/equipment, and time, advising the supervisor to ensure availability.

o   Interpreting equipment performance characteristics.

• Carries out scheduled/nonscheduled installations, repairs and overhauls in compliance with engineering standards and procedures.
• Provides feedback to the supervisor on tasks completed to ensure that equipment maintenance history is captures and documented correctly.
• Provides updates to the supervisor on work -in-progress to ensure effective workflow by;

o   Performing inspections on work carried out by apprentices and maintenance operatives.

o   Inspecting and assessing equipment performance and condition.

• Plans for work to be done by;

o   Obtaining all relevant permits and carrying out risk assessments before commencing work.

o   Identifying and prioritizing work that needs to be done and highlighting it to the supervisor.

• Providing information for the development of work schedules.

Technical Competencies:

• Asset condition information
• Vibration analysis
• Non-destructive testing
• Alignment and balancing
• Infrared imaging
• Fault finding/ trouble shooting.
• Pressure setting
• VSD and Soft Starters
• Oil analysis

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements:

• O’ Level plus National Craft Certificate (NCC) or equivalent
• 2 year post qualifying experience or successful completion of the Artisan Development Program (ADP) in relevant trade
• Knowledge of SHE Management System ISO 45001: 2018 and ISO 14001: 2015.

We offer competitive salary package. Prospective candidates must be medically and physically fit and willing to work in an Underground Coal Mining Environment and meet demanding schedules. Candidates who meet the above requirements must apply with certified copies of certificates and a comprehensive curriculum vitae addressed to:

HEAD OF HUMAN RESOURCES

Morupule Coal Mine,
Private Bag 35 PALAPYE

Email: [email protected]  

Closing date: 15 March 2023

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