Artisan Diesel Mechanic; C3; MMS044/23GS at Seriti

The role:

To provide equipment maintenance service, fault finding and equipment condition monitoring in a safe and sustainable manner

• Is responsible for daily maintenance, inspections, major services, Fault-finding and repairs to diesel mining earth moving and support equipment
• Is responsible for engineering technical compliance
• Keep record of inspections, maintenance and repairs conducted to equipment on checklists and job cards
• Identifying, ordering and sorting of spares for machines
• Be able to identify faults and repair defects without supervision
• Maintain good housekeeping in the area of responsibility
• Ensuring that all planning and productivity requirements are achieved
• Perform inspections and work in accordance with the Mine Standards and Procedures and the Mine Health and Safety Act and regulations
• Undertake appropriate Risk Assessments (RA) in order to perform in a safe and controlled manner
• Must be prepared to work shifts, overtime and standby duties

Requirements:

• Recognized Diesel Mechanic Trade Test Certificate

Internal Candidates

• Grade 12 with Math (Not Literacy) & Science, minimum E symbol with relevant two N2 Trade related subjects as per MQA guideline or N2 with four relevant trade related subjects as per MQA guideline

External Candidates

• Grade 12 with Math (Not Literacy) & Science, minimum E symbol with four N2 relevant trade related subjects as per MQA guideline
• Display good understanding of equipment and tools and uses thereof
• Have sound knowledge of MHSA, safety systems and a high regard for safety, regulations, and standards
• Proven excellent safety record
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Be able to cope effectively with pressure in a production environment, be innovative and a self-starter
• Be able to work in a team
• Computer literacy
• Valid driver’s license
• In possession or able to obtain a valid Certificate of Fitness

Advantageous:

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience on CAT earthmoving equipment maintenance environment and Mechanical Fault-finding (CAT 993/994 Loaders, Excavators, Graders, 789/785/777/ADT, Pit Viper drills, diesel pumps, light vehicles and Dozers D9/D10/D11/475)
• Knowledge of VIMS, SIS diagnostic systems
• Knowledge on hydraulic systems and condition monitoring

Closing Date 07 June 2023