Artisan Electrician - TMM at De Beers Group

Job Description:

• The Engineering Trackless Mobile Machinery (TMM) Artisan Electrician in the VUP area necessitates a suitably qualified incumbent who will be required to maintain and assist in the operation of TMM equipment and systems according to sound engineering practice and equipment specifications.
• Our dedication to quality and high performance extends to our workforce, so we seek talented, ambitious people who will thrive in an environment which fosters individuality, inclusivity and creativity. If you like the idea of challenging and stimulating work in a diverse team, we'd like to hear from you.

Key Tasks:

Your role will include but not limited:

• Plan activities in accordance with production schedules and allocation of resources as required.
•  Assist in ensuring that TMM electrical equipment and electrical installations meet the required designs, installation and maintenance standards.
• Ensure that all assessments of potential hazards for the operation of equipment and installations are undertaken in accordance with procedures.
• Maintenance and repairs of all TMM electrical equipment in the underground, specifically with regards to the following: Drill Rigs (DD320, DD321, DD321, DD420, DD421 & DD422i), Long Hole Rigs (DL421, DL422i, DL432i & Rhino Machine), Cable Bolters (DS421, DS422i & DS412i), Roof Bolters (DS411), Maclean Bolter (946), LHD (LH410, LH517i & LH621i), Dump Trucks (TH430), TH540 & TH551i), Atlas Copco (M4C,ME7) Shotcrete (Normet), Manitou and Agicars etc.
• Ensure fixed, mobile and transportable TMM electrical equipment associated with hot work or live testing, installed or operated are suitably certified in line with operational standards.
• Ensure that equipment is suitable for use in the underground mine.
• Ensure that the maintenance and overhaul of TMM electrical equipment installed and/or operated or intended to be installed and/or operated is in accordance with relevant standards.
• Align with planned maintenance, including the maintenance of relevant records for all electrical equipment and electrical installations in the area of responsibility.
• Adherence to policies and procedures.
• Ensure effective communication to relevant stakeholders to minimize production delays.
• Upholding of safety, health and environmental standards to achieve ZERO HARM.
• Training and development of subordinates.

Qualifications:

• Grade 12 / N3 / Equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification with pure Mathematics and Physical Science
• Relevant Trade Certificate Electrician
• MQA – MV Switching Certificate
• Valid EB / Code 8 Driver's License

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in TMM electrical maintenance in an underground mining environment.
• Sound knowledge in the maintenance, repairs and fault finding of the following equipment: Drill Rigs (DD320, DD321, DD321, DD420, DD421 & DD422i), Long Hole Rigs (DL421, DL422i, DL432i & Rhino Machine), Cable Bolters (DS421, DS422i & DS412i), Roof Bolters (DS411), Maclean Bolter (946), LHD (LH410, LH517i & LH621i), Dump Trucks (TH430), TH540 & TH551i), Atlas Copco (M4C,ME7) Shotcrete (Normet), Manitou and Agicars etc.

For all internal applicants

• You are required to complete an internal application form and attach detailed CV. This form must be accompanied with a signature from your immediate Line Manager and Head of Department, failure to do so will render your application invalid.

Background Checks

• Successful candidates will be required to complete background screening which may include a criminal check, validation of qualifications and medicals fitness.

Closing Date:

• 04 July, 2025