SHAFT SINKING SPECIALIZED WINDER TECHNICIAN – UMS Botswana Pty Ltd

UMS Botswana Pty Ltd (a division of the UMS Group) will shortly be commencing an underground vertical shaft sinking project with JDS Energy & Mining Inc. (the EPCM contractor) for Lucara Botswana (Pty) Ltd at the Karowe Diamond Mine at Letlhakane in the Boteti sub-district.

Shaft sinking and underground construction are highly specialised activities and an expert understanding of sinking methodologies, underground construction, mine health and safety as well as contract management knowledge is essential. We are currently searching for suitably qualified and experienced candidates to be considered for the following positions tenable in Letlhakane. Please also note that this position is project based:

 

SHAFT SINKING SPECIALIZED WINDER TECHNICIAN (Ref. Kar 15)

JOB SUMMARY

The Shaft Sinking Specialized Winder Technician will be responsible for conducting routine maintenance and legal inspections on equipment and operations applicable to winders and all ancillary equipment. This candidate will report to the Shaft Sinking Project Engineer, with a functional reporting line to the Group Winder Superintendent.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervision of all Winder activities including winder assembly, testing, installation, commissioning and upgrades
• Planning and designing winders
• Monitor the maintenance of all winders
• Team coordination and supervision
• Legal Compliance
• Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality (SHEQ) Compliance

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• BGCSE and relevant trade certificate as an artisan in the electrical or mechanical field of engineering.
• Additional certificates in other engineering areas will be

an advantage (i.e. basic skills in rigging, boilermaking or fitting)

• Must be competent in medium voltage area of electrical discipline
• Requires a minimum 5 years’ experience on winders (electrical and mechanical) as a foreman in a specialized sinking construction environment, specifically to; Winder assemblyand Installation and commissioning of winders
• Experience in high tension, electronics/PLC and hydraulics is critical.
• Knowledge and experience in project management and ISO 45001:2018 SHE Management System