Fitter (Ground Handling Mechanical) – Internal and External at Petra Diamonds Limited

ROLE DESCRIPTION:

• Reporting to the Foreman Engineering: Mechanical, the role is responsible for the installation, maintenance, fault finding and repair of mechanical equipment within the mechanical discipline according to sound engineering practice and equipment specifications.

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/her duties as and when required.
• Conduct planned task observations.
• Follow instructions as per job card and report any defects.
• De-energise and apply the lockout procedure as per company policy.
• Repair and replace worn and defective parts and reassemble mechanical components, referring to service manuals.
• Responsible for cutting, theorizing, bending, lapping and installing hydraulic and pneumatic pipes and lines.
• Responsible for winder machinery, maintenance signal devices and safety devices as applicable.
• Responsible for compressor maintenance as applicable.
• Responsible for ventilation equipment e.g. main / booster fans as applicable.
• Responsible for erecting machines and equipment on-site.
• Responsible for the overhauling and repairing of mechanical parts and fluid power equipment.
• Responsible for the maintenance of mechanical equipment.
• Responsible for conveyer maintenance.
• Strip, analyse and inspect failures to determine root cause and prevent recurrences.
• 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 an effective / sound communication system with 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.
• Fitter (Ground Handling Mechanical) – Internal and External

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 10
• N2 National Certificate
• Fitter Trade Test Certificate**
• A minimum of 3 years post Apprenticeship / Qualification experience as a Fitter (can be concurrent with the PDL trade experience).
• Valid drivers’ license

ADVANTAGE:

• Grade 12 / N3
• Computer Literacy and Microsoft Office Suite