Artisan C&I Mechanician at De Beers Group

Job Description:

• Contribute to a culture of zero harm by adhering to all requirements as laid down by legislation, health, safety, environmental, and security policies and procedures, and by the application of specific instructions to own work area and task completion
• Plan activities in accordance with schedules and allocate resources as required
• Ensure that critical spares, tools and equipment are available as required
• Analyse equipment performance and maintenance in area of responsibility
• Calibrate and configure equipment according to work specifications
• Ensure electrical reticulation maintenance is in accordance to set standards
• Perform fault finding and diagnose problems and malfunctions
• Maintain effective communication with supervisory and relevant stakeholders
• Proactively assess underground flow to ensure that production disruptions are minimized and Implement appropriate corrective action in the event of underground flow disruptions/breakdowns
• Exercise sound expert judgment with regards to repair versus replacement versus upgrade of components
• Maintenance checklists, inspections and associated logbooks are up to date and accurate
• Conduct efficient housekeeping of equipment and work area in accordance with departmental requirements
• Report and record relevant operational data as required by department procedures to compile reports
• Perform all activities according to instructions, procedures production needs
• Participate in cost saving initiatives and adhere to financial procedures
• Participate in risk-identification and management activities
• Participate in accident and incident investigations
• Ensure proper and adequate on-the-job training and coaching is provided to subordinates
• This role is in the VUP Engineering department at a CL level reporting to the C&I Superintendent – Fixed Plant and Shafts.

Qualifications:
Formal qualifications:

• Grade 12 / N3 / Equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification with Mathematics and Physical Science
• Trade Certificate:  Instrument Mechanician / Instrumentation

Additional requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years continuous experience as a C&I Mechanician in a maintenance environment
• Valid EB/Code 8 Drivers License
• Computer Literacy·
• Medical Certificate of Fitness to work underground (incl. No colour blindness, Ability to work at heights and in confined spaces)
• The post is dependent on the successful completion of the Company’s pre-employment protocol such as qualifications’ verification, relevant psychometric assessments and a clear security clearance

Role-specific knowledge:

• Must have been exposed and knowledgeable on relevant equipment and systems in the Fixed Plant environment. E.g. Bulk Air coolers, Main Vent Fans, Conveyors, Pump stations)?
• Must have experience on basic communications busses especially ProfiBus/ ProfiNet would be an advantageous?
• Must be informed concerning PLC and SCADA systems in particular Siemens PLC’s and WinCC SCADA systems would be an advantageous?
• Sound knowledge and experience of Safety, Health and Environmental Legislation and standards applicable to field of work
• Sound process instrumentation fault finding skills
• Sound knowledge of Industrial Instrumentation
• Skills to troubleshoot, inspect and operate all equipment and tools within area of responsibility

Closing Date: 20th, March 2022