Electrical Aide at Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 12 / Standard 10 Certificate.
• Code 08 (B) Driver’s Licence.
• Advantageous: Operative Course Certificate.

EXPERIENCE (including but not limited to):

• 1 year practical trade-related experience in a heavy industrial/ mining/ plant environment.

DUTIES (including but not limited to):

• To assist in ensuring optimum availability and reliability of equipment in support of effective and continuously improved plant / mining operations. Assist to execute maintenance on mining electrical reticulation including modifications, installations and repairs.
• Ensure own work area is clean at all times. Ensure all equipment and tools are cleaned after use and stored in Storeroom. Ensure that personal toolbox/ tool bag is in safe working condition.
• Conduct mini risk assessment in own area of work and within span of control.
• Work independently and/or under the supervision of the artisan. Complete basic discipline specific work and functions in the field under the supervision of the Artisan. Ensure tasks are completed according to set requirements and standards. Conduct inspections whether regular or ad-hoc and report back on work orders.
• Report all defects and status of tools and equipment to Artisan/ Chargehand. All tools and equipment are stored safely after inspection. Tools utilized by the Aide are kept clean, maintained and functional. Tools, material and equipment are utilized according to SOP's.
• Assist artisans in the maintenance of primary and secondary equipment when instructed (perform partly independent to the level of competence). All production equipment is maintained reactively and on a scheduled basis to ensure equipment availability and reliability. Breakdowns are attended to immediately to restore availability and reported to the Artisan/ Chargehand. Repaired equipment is tested for functionality before installation.
• Assist artisan on removing replacing and/or repairing and installation of panel, fluorescent tubes, and machinery during breakdowns, HT cables, belt drives, straining wires, power turning. Build cable joints; Connect and disconnect cables under supervision; Perform lockout procedure when necessary. Assist artisan on HT Maintenance; Transport cables; compressor including faultfinding (assist cabling). Assist Artisan with substation equipment maintenance. Assist with minor maintenance and installations in buildings of appliances. Responsible for cable installation, jointing and connection of electrical equipment to distribution boards underground / surface. Wire and fault find motor control centers and distribution boards under the supervision of a qualified electrician. Communicate effectively with line Supervisors / Foremen and related plant / mine personnel.