POSITION: Earthmoving Equipment Mechanic –Shovels
BUSINESS UNIT: Mining
LOCATION: Tshipi–Northern Cape
REPORTING TO: Earthmoving Plant Foreman
JOB SUMMARY STATEMENT: The effective repair and maintenance of all plant on site with the least disruption to the site. Attempt to achieve maximum availability for each item of plant on site.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS (DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES):
- Diagnose faults and repairs on all earthmoving equipment.
- Carry out preventative maintenance on earthmoving equipment to company standards
- Carry out all minor and major services.
- Check machines and carry out repairs that are required.
- Plan and schedule work
- Report all breakdowns to management
- Complete daily and weekly inspection sheets and advise notes
- Complete daily and weekly inspection sheets and advise notes
- Complete all administration and submit to all relevant parties on a daily basis
- Ordering of spares required for repair, maintenance and services
- Performance management and coaching of subordinates.
- Monitor and measure daily efficiencies
- Implement productivity improvement initiatives according to OE plan
- Ensure plant availability of 90%.
- Apply the necessary quality assurance methods and procedures according to the quality management system, specifications and legislation
- Apply and monitor the aspects of preventative maintenance.
- Coordinate services of all equipment and plant.
- Read and interpret workshop manuals and parts book for each machine being serviced or repaired.
- Supervise repairs being carried out in the workshop.
- Work to the highest safety and environmental standards of the company
- Adhere to all safety instructions as laid out on site
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Grade 12
- Qualified Artisan -Section 13 Trade Test Qualification (Section 26D with proof of Apprenticeship)
- Code B Public License
EXPERIENCE:
- At least 3years related work experience (other jobs that prepared you for this job).
- Equipment:
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- CATExcavators336,365,
- CATLoader 993K
- LiebherrExcavators 9350, 9100
- Komatsu Excavators PC3000, PC2000
- Komatsu Loader WA800
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
- Mechanical and technical skills
- Sound knowledge of service and maintenance on Earth Moving Equipment (CAT, Liebherr, Komatsu Excavators)
- Large Excavator course or training
- Lifting and working at heights training
- Truck mounted crane license
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
- Planning and Organising
- Working with people
- Leading and supervising
- Coping with pressure and setbacks
- Must be a mature self-motivated and well-disciplined person of sober habits
- Must be a team player and work well with peers and supervisors
- Stress tolerance / Promote a high safety standard
CLOSING DATE: o1 December 2021
Interested persons who meet the job requirements can submit their CVs by e-mail to: kbf.recruitment@avenggroup.com
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In line with the Aveng commitment to transformation, suitably qualified candidates from previously disadvantaged groups will be given preference. While the company’s recruitment policy stipulates that all positions will be advertised, provision is also made for appointments tobe made in accordance with the company’s succession planning strategy and practice when filling vacancies.