Artisan Fitter - Wessels Mine at South32

ABOUT THE ROLE:

This role is a permanent full-time position.

• As a fitter you will be responsible to timely installation, repair and maintenance of equipment to ensure that underground mining activities are executed in a safe manner as well as operate equipment and tests all working parts in functional area to ensure proper utilization.

Other key responsibilities include, but aren’t limited to:

• Maintenance and repairs of plant equipment in the production sections;
• Interprets and coordinates pre-work with regards to repairs, interpretation of hydraulic diagrams, planned and predictive maintenance;
• Accesses any area safely to perform necessary maintenance on plants or equipment;
• Performs safety inspections of equipment and assesses risks on equipment;
• Maintains a clean and safe worksite;
• Ensures the upkeep of maintenance tools and equipment;
• Coordinates activities associated with trouble-shooting and repairing maintenance equipment;
• Commercial ownership and support of energy sourcing strategies for the African operations.

ABOUT YOU:

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:

• Must have a minimum of 5 year’s experience as a qualified Fitter on plant equipment;
• Knowledge and experience in maintaining plant equipment such as conveyors, screens, jaw crushers and pumps;
• Knowledge of hydraulic systems and ability to read and interpret diagrams.

Qualifications for this role are:

• N2 Technical Certificate (Internal Candidates) or N3 Technical Certificate (External Candidates);
• Driver’s license;
• Fitter trade test;