MAINTENANCE OPERATIVE – MECHANICAL – Morupule Coal Mine 780 views

 

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, oxy-acetylene 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.