Artisan - Fitter at De Beers Group

Job Description:

Your role will include but not limited to:

• Contribute to a culture of zero harm by adhering to all requirements as laid down by legislation, health, safety, environmental, security policies, and procedures, and by the application of specific instructions to own work area and task completion.
• Attend to defects raised through various detection processes, reports, breakdown sheets and over-inspection mechanisms.
• Conduct defect elimination on mechanical systems in order to eliminate repeats.
• Carry out scheduled and non-scheduled repairs and installation work as required to ensure optimum equipment availability and reliability.
• Discuss work backlog and future work requirements with the Supervisor and plan corrective measures to rectify e.g., re-scheduling, prioritising, labour assistance, etc.

This role is in the VUP Engineering department at a CL level reporting to the Senior Engineering Foreman

Qualifications:

Formal qualifications:

• Grade 12 / N3 / Equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification with pure mathematics and Physical Science
• Trade Certificate: Fitter or Fitter and Turner

Role-specific knowledge:

• Min of 3 years’ experience as a certified fitter within the mining or heavy industrial sectors
• A sound knowledge of hydraulic systems as these pertains to a heavy mechanical plant
• Sound knowledge and experience of Safety, Health and Environmental Legislation and standards applicable to field of work
• Skills to troubleshoot, repair and maintain mechanical systems and major equipment within area of responsibility
• Please note: Will be expected of all successful candidates to undergo training

Additional requirements:

• Valid EB / Code 8 Drivers License
• Computer literacy – MS Office Suite
• Be prepared to work shifts, do standby duties, callouts, and work overtime as per the role requirements
• Ability to work at heights and in confined spaces
• Successfully obtain a Medical Certificate of Fitness to work underground
• 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

Closing Date: 19th, June 2022