Auto Electrician - Wessels Mine at South32

ABOUT THE ROLE:
This role is a permanent full-time position.

• As an Auto Electrician, you will be responsible for for timely installation, repair and maintenance of equipment to ensure that 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:

• 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 machines 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

ABOUT YOU:

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:

• Must have a minimum of 2 years’ technical experience on Underground Mining Equipment (CAT R1600/R1700 Loaders, CAT AD30 Trucks, Fermel Marveriks, Atlas Copco 282 Rocket Boomer, Atlas Copco 282s, Atlas Copco 235H Boltecs, Epiroc Boomer S2)
• Experience in performing major re-wiring and harness repairs on these types of machines will be advantageous
• SAP & CAT ET, SIS software knowledge will be advantageous.

Qualifications for this role are:

• Grade 12
• N2 Technical Certificate
• Valid drivers license
• Auto Electrician Trade Test

This advertisement will close on 3 June 2025