Artisans (x3 Positions) – AMS Botswana

Job Description

Ausdrill Mining Surface Botswana Proprietary Limited has been in operation in Africa since 1993. Initially started in Ghana, AMS has expanded its operations over the years into other countries in West Africa and now, Southern Africa. In line with an opportunity that has presented itself in our Botswana operations, we are seeking applications from qualified and experienced candidates to join our team.

These positions will be based at the Motheo Copper Project, located in Gantsi in Botswana. We are actively seeking to recruit several experienced mining personnel in the following positions:

ARTISANS:
1. Heavy Plant Mechanics – Trucks
2. Heavy Plant Mechanics – Support Machines
3. Heavy Plant Mechanics – Drills

Job Summary
Artisans shall be reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, the incumbents will be responsible for the following:
• Carry out maintenance of plant & equipment as stipulated in the relevant maintenance procedures, statutory and domestic regulations, and in accordance with OEM’s specifications.
• Carry outdaily inspections and submit reports to the Supervisor or planning section so that proper planning can be carried out, and immediately rectifying faults or deviations that require urgent attention.
• Change or replace equipment components to OEM recommended component change out standards, and testing and commissioning of components after installation
• Installation of parts or components and commissioning of equipment as per set engineering standards
• Assist the Supervisor daily in the monitoring of equipment application and operation and report any deviations for correction.
• Undertaking tasks assigned safely, in recognition and application of Health Safety Environment (HSEQ) standards in all maintenance activities in order to eliminate risks and environmental impact.

Job Requirements
• 4years Apprenticeship with an NCC qualification
• At least 2 years practical experience as an Artisan in a dynamic industry
• Must have a valid class B driver’s license.