HT Technician - Kathu at Anglo American

Purpose

Provide technical assistance to maintenance personnel proactively on complex mechanical systems, equipment and processes to continuously enhance plant performance and availability.

Your duties will include:

• Read, sign off, and follow all appropriate work instructions and standards.
• Attend safety meetings as instructed.
• Keep the allocated area clean and apply good housekeeping practices to ensure a hazard-free environment.
• Ensure installations, commissioning of infrastructure and post-installation work testing for functionality are executed following specifications within the agreed schedule and budgetary limits.
• Continuously monitor maintenance progress and related preparation activities against planned schedules to meet operational targets, minimise downtime, enable timely reporting and enhance plant efficiency.
• Provide proactive assistance or respond to requests from maintenance personnel.
• Identify components that cause excessive downtime and implement permanent solutions.
• The Work: Key Outputs and Accountabilities
• Test equipment/machinery for functionality and safety before returning it to production.
• Facilitate failure analysis investigations to find the root cause of problems and develop solutions.
• Train maintenance personnel on system maintenance when a new system is installed.
• Design, install, and commission new hydraulic systems or modifications.
• Establish, maintain, and manage healthy relationships with stakeholders to ensure compliance with technical standards.
• Utilize knowledge and expertise to provide valuable insights into projects and operations for improving overall business performance.
• Meet country-specific legal requirements and hold relevant certifications to perform tasks and responsibilities effectively.
• Apply mechanical engineering principles to deliver efficient technical solutions and ensure adherence to operational technical standards.
• Translate technical knowledge and information into practical inputs for projects and operations to enhance overall business performance.
• Maintain relevant certifications and qualifications to meet country-specific legal requirements while applying mechanical engineering principles to deliver effective technical solutions to operations.
• Contribute to the development of the Department budget.
• Identify any opportunities for improved cost management, and either address these or raise them with your supervisor, as appropriate.
• Compare the work completed with the contract requirements and specifications towards the end of the project.
• Consolidate the budget at the end of the project and inform the Financial Department of any underspending.

Qualifications:

• Grade 12 Certificate
• National Diploma Electrical Engineering
• SA Drivers License

Technical Knowledge

• Knowledge of operational processes within the scope of the role.
• Relevant operational drawing/design experience (mining industry preferred).
• Documentation, sign-off and approval processes.
• Risk management techniques and critical controls.
• Leadership tools for implementing a culture of purpose-led, high-performance and change.
• Safety, health, and environment, legislative, statutory, and regulatory