ARTISAN FITTER – Morupule Coal Mine (MCM) 3615 views

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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 Government of Botswana through 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 Position:

 

ARTISAN FITTER

REF: MCM 00000004

 

Job Summary:

To execute the installation, maintenance, and modifications of equipment in the line of trade (i.e. mechanical and/or electrical)

 

Key Activities:

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

▪  Verifying the planned maintenance schedule and recommending appropriate amendments as necessary

▪  Performing inspections and identifying areas needing attention.

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

•  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 captured and documented correctly
• Provides updates to the supervisor on work-in-progress to ensure effective workflow by;

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

▪  Inspecting and assessing equipment performance and condition

• Plans for work to be done by:

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

▪  Identifying and prioritising work that needs to be done and highlighting it to the supervisor

• Keeping track of spares and consumables inventory in area of responsibility and communicates to supervisor accordingly;

▪ Compiling reports and statistics as required.▪ Providing information for the development of work schedules

• Carrying out and observing all associated administrative procedures;

▪ Maintaining an information management system

▪ Compiling reports and statistics as required

• Adheres to all safety health and environmental policies and procedures as well as Mines, Quarries, Works and Machinery Act in area of responsibility
• Identifies and implements creative and innovative ideas in order to improve the Mini Business Unit performance.
• Maintains effective relationships clients/partners/customers to ensure achievement o Mini Business  Unit objectives.
• Takes responsibility for providing excellent services by developing self, applying skills, knowledge and experiences to improve and measure their own performance against set standards.

Competencies:

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 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.