Maintenance Operative (Mechanical) – Morupule Coal Mine

Job Description

Morupule Coal Mine (MCM) is a mining company established in 1973 to mine and transform coal into unlimited sources of energy. The MCM business is at the heart of a prosperous future for Botswana with coal production contributing significantly to the economic development of Botswana. Morupule Coal Mine is owned by the Minerals Development Company Botswana (MDCB) at 100% ownership.

Morupule Coal Mine is located 14 km northwest of the urbanized village of Palapye (the fastest growing center outside the capital city of Gaborone), along the Serowe-Palapye national highway (A14).
The company’s vision, is ‘To be a leading coal energy business” The Company Seeks to invite suitably qualified and experienced candidates for the following positions:

– MAINTENANCE OPERATIVE- MECHANICAL

Job Summary:
Carries out basic repairs, services and installations on plant /machinery/equipment in relevant trade, within scope of practice and training.

Key Activities:
 Adheres to all quality assurance/governance protocols/principles in area of responsibly.
 Participates in control of Mini Business Units cost saving initiatives by optimizing resource utilization in area of responsibility
 Removes and replaces defective components/parts as directed by the relevant supervisor
 Confirms availability of consumables with supervisor
 Operates specialized equipment and power/hand tools relevant to his/her trade which he/she was trained on (e.g. impact wrenches, electric drills/saws, grinding wheels, oxyacetylene torch etc.
 Carries out basic troubleshooting on machinery/equipment
 Reads and interprets basic technical drawings, diagrams and workshop manuals
 Performs tasks of a predominantly manual nature (e.g., cleaning, digging, fetching, sweeping, loading, unloading, painting) as required
 Carries out administrative functions taking into cognizance the need to create a clear audit trail by: ▪completing job cards to the correct standard
▪complying to all operational and engineering procedures related to tools, manuals, work practices
 Adheres to all safety, health and environmental policies and procedures in area of responsibility
 Identifies and implements creative and innovative ideas in order to improve Mini Business Unit performance  Maintains effective relationships with clients/partners/customers to ensure achievement of Mini Business Unit objectives
 Takes responsibility for providing excellent service by developing self, applying skills, knowledge and experiences to improve and measure their own performance against clear standards

Minimum Education & Experience
Requirements:
 Trade Test B (MTTC qualification) or equivalent
 2 years post experience in an engineering environment or successful completion of the Operatives Development

We offer a competitive salary package. Prospective candidates must be medically and physically fit and willing to work in a Coal Mining Environment and meet demanding schedules.

Candidates who meet the above requirements need apply with copies of certified certificates and comprehensive curriculum vitae: Please indicate the position.

Only candidates who meet the above requirements need apply with copies of certified certificates and comprehensive curriculum vitae addressed to:
Human Resources Advisor – Services. Morupule Coal Mine, Private Bag 35 PALAPYE.
Email: [email protected]

Closing date: 22 July 2022.

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