SPECIALISED ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN (SINKING/WINDERS) – UMS Botswana Pty Ltd 382 views

UMS Botswana Pty Ltd (a division of the UMS Group) is in progress with 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. This exciting project is currently in the Main Sink Contract phase.

Shaft sinking and underground construction activities require critical skills and experience with 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 below positions in Lethakane. Please note that all positions are project based.

SPECIALISED ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN (SINKING/WINDERS) (Ref. Kar_22)

JOB SUMMARY

The Specialised Electrical Technician (Sinking or Winders) will be responsible for providing specialized technical services required for installation and maintenance applicable to the shaft winders and the shaft stage during sinking construction. This candidate will report to the Sinking Specialist Shift Foreman with a dual reporting line to the Technical Engineering Supervisor, Electrical.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide electrical services with special focus on winders, shaft stages and shaft electrical cables
• Repairs and maintenance of electrical machines, instruments or plant equipment
• Daily reporting and recording of work completed
• Team coordination and supervision
• Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality (SHEQ) Compliance QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
• BGCSE or equivalent qualification plus relevant Electrician Trade certificate
• Additional certificates in other engineering areas will be an added advantage (i.e. basic skills in boilermaking, fitting etc)
• Blasting certificate and onsetter certificate will be advantageous
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience as an electrician in a sinking construction environment, with specific focus on winders
• Knowledge and previous experience in the following areas are advantageous; Shaft Jumbo & Brokk machines; Operating of LHD and Drill Rig: Drilling, installation of support, concrete lining, cover drilling, cementation, pipe installation, shaft equipping
• Technical electrical knowledge on specialized plant and equipment used during vertical underground sinking projects and electrical requirements during pre-sink, sinking construction and equipping phases
• Knowledge of shaft sinking and health & safety standards and regulations is essential