Auto Electrician (Trackless Electrician) at Wesizwe Platinum Ltd

Role Description
The purpose of the role is to deliver applied trade as and when required. It is responsible for the day to day legal preventative maintenance of TMMs. The role reports to the Charge Hand.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Grade 12 or N3 in the relevant field
• Relevant Trade Certificate through a recognised institution and apprenticeship (section 13/26D) in Auto Electrician
• Minimum of 5 years’ post-qualification experience as an appointed Auto Electrician is essential, of which 3 years should be in an underground and surface Trackless mining environment
• Knowledge of Electro-Hydraulics or relevant experience is essential
• Knowledge of diesel engine components and/or diagnosis of TMM electrical equipment
• Conversant with the requirements of Mine Health & Safety Act (Act 29 of 1996)
• Knowledge of planned maintenance

Job Requirements

• Provide subject matter expertise and skills in area of responsibility; advising on solutions to enhance or ensure the effectiveness of the department/section
• Run diagnostic tests on vehicles
• Analyse diagnostic test results
• Replace vehicle engines, steering mechanisms, transmissions, and braking systems
• Check vehicle lighting systems
• Test drive vehicles to gauge performance
• Perform preventative maintenance on TMMs (i.e. Drill Rigs, Bolter Rigs, Dump Trucks, Telehandlers, etc.)
• Maintain detailed records of serviced TMMs
• Adhere to an inspection procedure checklist

Role Description The purpose of the role is to deliver applied trade as and when required. It is responsible for the day-to-day legal preventative maintenance of TMMs. The role reports to the Charge Hand.

• Maintain a parts inventory
• Ensure good housekeeping
• Ensure standard of maintenance work is achieved and preventing repeatable failures
• In possession of a valid driver’s licence

Skills Required

• Good verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills in English
• Sound planning, leading, and organisational abilities
• Good fault finding and diagnostic skills
• Good team leading skills – able to motivate
• Familiar with Mining Process and Maintenance requirements of related equipment
• Demonstrate the ability to assess work team and training requirements and implement programme for development