Diesel Mechanic – Internal and External at Petra Diamonds Limited

ROLE DESCRIPTION: 

• Reporting to the Foreman Engineering: Trackless Mobile Machinery, the role will be responsible for the installation, maintenance, fault finding and repair of Trackless Mobile Machinery (TMM) & Track bound equipment within the Diesel mechanical discipline according to OEM specifications, Mine Health and Safety Act and prescribed performance requirements.

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide subject matter expertise and skills in area of responsibility; advising on solutions to enhance or ensure the
• effectiveness of the department/section.
• Perform inspections in accordance with the Mine Health and Safety Act Regulations and Manufacturing and Company
• Standards to report all defects and breakdowns on equipment and machinery to the Foreman.
• Reports faults and unsafe conditions to the Central Control Room.
• Participate in planning shutdowns (Planned Maintenance), resources, tools and spares relevant to the shutdown activities.
• Identify spares requirements and order according to departmental procedure.
• Responsible for the management of consumable stock levels (amongst others, spares and hydro carbons).
• Investigate, diagnose and perform trade related maintenance and repair of equipment and machinery according to the
• maintenance requirements.
• Assist Foreman in executing his/his duties as and when required.
• Conduct planned task observations.
• Follow instructions as per job card and report any defects.
• De-energise and apply the lock-out procedure as per company policy.
• Dismantle and remove machine assemblies, transmissions, steering mechanisms and other components, and check parts .
• Detect and diagnose faults in machines and parts.
• Assemble machine components and fit parts after being repaired.
• Service machinery for optimal availability and performance.
• Responsible to perform lock out when required.
• Responsible for good housekeeping in working area.
• Provide input in preparing maintenance and inspection schedules.
• Conduct maintenance planning.
• Responsible for trade related administration.
• Perform standby duties and attend to breakdowns.
• Conduct on-the-job training for allocated apprentices.
• Ensure that all Engineering reporting is aligned with standards, guidelines and schedules.
• Establish and maintain good working relationships and effective / sound communication systems within the Engineering
• Function and operation.
• Takes cognisance of and adhere to Company policies, procedures and relevant legislation. Manage and report on non  compliance issues.
• Model behaviour that is consistent with the Company Vision and Values. Manage and report on non compliance issues.
• Perform risk assessments (Mini) and participates in risk assessments (Activity based).
• Provide Input to risk assessments, safe work procedures and Planned Task Observations, monitor, train and implement all codes of practice, policies, procedures, risk assessments and standards and ensure all are in place for the effective management of safe working conditions in terms of related area of responsibilities and legal requirements.
• Effective Team Player and Effective Self-Management.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 10
• N2 Certificate
• Qualified Diesel Mechanic Trade Certificate through a recognised institution and apprenticeship**
• 3 years post Apprenticeship/Qualification experience (can be concurrent with the PDL trade experience)
• Valid Drivers’ License Petra Diamonds Limited is one of the world’s leading suppliers of rough diamonds and one of the largest independent diamond groups by resource. It’s a polished diamond we are after for this role - an individual that clearly outshines his/her peers: | CULLINAN DIAMOND MINE (PTY) LTD

ADVANTAGEOUS:

• Grade 12 / N3
• Computer Literacy and Microsoft Office Suite
• Drill Rig experience
• 3+ years’ experience maintaining mining powered machinery such as LHD’s, Bobcat, Tele-handlers, Aard Utilities, and Dump
• Trucks ( Specify on your CV)

OTHER SKILLS / COMPETENCIES:

• Pass Vienna Level 2 Assessment.
• Know and adhere to the safe work procedures.
• Have knowledge and skill in diagnosing root causes of faults on machines and equipment.
• Have knowledge and skill in reading and interpreting technical diagrams, manuals and drawings.
• Detect faults, identify trends, and report to ensure action to minimize losses or downtime.
• Have knowledge to identify and prioritised the critical tasks to be executed during the planned shutdown.
• Have knowledge and skill in assembling components in a logical order and according to specifications.
• Do Planned Maintenance on equipment according to OEM specifications and safe working procedures.
• Have knowledge and skill to complete job cards and record actions/findings.
• Respond and attend to breakdowns timeously and effectively to ensure minimum downtime and production losses.
• Identify the tools, spares and equipment required for the work activities.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• Planning and Organising; Decision Making; Earning Trust; Communication; Continuous Improvement; Safety Focus; Customer
• Orientation; Valuing Differences; Initiating Action; Managing Relationships