Maintenance Operator GR 2 at Anglo American

Job Description:

• As a Maintenance Operator Gr 2, you will provide services as required and your responsibilities will include: 

Safety, Health, and Environment

• Follow all health and safety requirements to ensure a safe work environment.
• Adhere to housekeeping practices to maintain a clean and organised workspace.
• Use and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE) according to safety regulations.
• Perform all work following SHE safety, health, and environment standards.
• Read, sign off, and adhere to all appropriate work instructions and standards.
• Attend safety meetings as instructed to stay up-to-date on safety protocols.
• Keep your allocated area clean and apply good housekeeping practices to ensure a hazard-free environment.
• Apply HIRA/Mini HIRA/SLAM correctly and report safety and health-related issues.
• Ensure that your work practices do not endanger the safety of others.
• Take all necessary safety precautions when working on production equipment.
• Active participation in SLAMs, HPHs, relevant Risk Assessments, and close-out of Safety Actions.
• Performance and Delivery

Maintenance Efficiency:

• Execute plant and equipment maintenance preparations and maintenance tasks following SMP (Standard Maintenance Practice).
• Monitor maintenance progress regularly and check preparation activities against planned schedules.
• Report deviations as soon as they occur.
• Equipment and Machinery Maintenance:
• Remove and replace the worn plates.
• Ensure work is executed as per Operating Model standards and procedures.
• Ensure all toolboxes and tools are kept clean and in good condition.
• Ensure proper communication and handover of outstanding tasks between shifts and day-shift teams.

Assistance:

• Assist with maintenance (changing grease bulkers, diesel nozzles, pipes, etc.).
• Assist Artisans with effective maintenance of equipment and related machinery to ensure optimal utilisation and availability and maximise production and throughput schedules.
• Assist the supervisor and co-workers according to their level/area of competence and follow company policies when instructed or during the responsible person's absence to ensure the achievement of functional objectives.

Pre-Shift Inspections:

• Do pre-shift inspections of vehicles, equipment, machines, machine parts, and components to check functionality and safety and prevent asset injuries and damage.
• Ensure that operations occur within prescribed processes, procedures, and standards.
• Continuously observe and monitor equipment/vehicle performance against standards.
• Identify non-conformances or deviations and report these to the direct supervisor to ensure defects are followed up on and attended to.
• This role is in Engineering & Maintenance (E&M) Department at a Band J6 reporting to the Supervisor.

Qualifications:

• Grade 12 Certificate / N3 Technical
• Drivers License

Experience:

• Understand safety standards applicable to maintenance environments.
• Knowledge of vehicle/equipment components and functionality.
• Ability to interpret and understand detailed component drawings, blueprints, and shop manuals.
• Understand manufacturer standards in a maintenance environment.
• Knowledge of company policies and procedures relating to maintenance work