Master Instrument Mechanician at Exxaro Resources

Job Advert Summary    
PURPOSE:

• To perform maintenance on all equipment/machines/systems/infrastructure and Specialised equipment by means off Best Practice Fault Finding techniques and processes, equipment and instruments.

Minimum Requirements    
QUALIFICATIONS:

• Grade 12/Standard 10 English (Essential/Minimum)
• N3 Relevant Trade Subjects (Essential/Minimum)
• Trade: Instrumentation Mechanician MQA/Q (Essential/Minimum)
• Computer Literacy Applicable Software (Essential/Minimum)
• Certificate: Basic Management Program (Essential/Minimum)
• N4: Technical (Recommended/Desirable or)
• N4: Instrumentation Mechanician (Recommended/Desirable or)
• N4: Instrumentation (Recommended/Desirable)

EXPERIENCE:

• 3 years Applicable technical and maintenance experience within a heavy industry/production/mining environment (Essential/Minimum) 

REQUIREMENTS:

• Psychometric Assessment (Essential/Minimum) (To be conducted by Exxaro)
• Certificate of Fitness (Essential/Minimum) (To be conducted by Exxaro)
• Pub Driv Lic:Code B ( Essential/Minimum )
• Competence: Core MQA Modules Assessments (Essential/Minimum)
• Competence: On the Job MQA Modules Asses (Essential/Minimum)
• Competence: MS Office Relevant Package (Essential/Minimum)

Duties & Responsibilities    
The incumbent will inter alia be responsible for the following:

Administration and Support Services

• Assist in compiling content of job cards
• Assist foreman in day-to-day maintenance operations

Best Practice and Knowledge Management

• Remain abreast of new innovations in equipment and methods, evaluate and aligned with process needs
• Conduct applicable on-the-job training to coach and transfer knowledge to artisans

Compliance, Governance and Assurance

• Adhere to Safety Health Environment and Community (SHEC) programmes at all times
• All incidents and accidents are reported immediately to foreman according to set procedures
• All work/maintenance work is done according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's), regulations and standards
• All necessary SHEC precautions are taken when working on production equipment
• Tools and equipment are inspected daily prior to being used according to SHEC practices and statutory requirements
• Work area is cleaned and environment restored to its original state after completion of a job Continuous Improvement
• Stay abreast of latest and new Technology in field of competence
• Develop and implement technology through analyses of current processes procedures and techniques and implement through Project process
• Thorough knowledge of the theories, standard practices, materials and processes of the craft
• Expert working knowledge of the assembly, installation, alteration, repair and maintenance of applicable equipment and systems

Equipment Operations and Control

• Ensure effective and preventative maintenance management of structures, specialized infrastructure, machines, systems and specialized equipment and digital technology
• Assist with coordination of shutdowns, and ensure compliance with housekeeping standards
• Assist with maintenance cost management
• Ensure compliance to legislation

Maintenance, Process and Equipment Efficiency

• Adhere to planned maintenance schedules
• Use available resources optimally
• Assume responsibility for quality of maintenance and new installations in functional area
• Complex diagnosis/troubleshooting and/or repair on mechanical equipment where independent decision making will be critical
• High level maintenance, installation and testing of sophisticated equipment, machinery, etc.
• Execute pro-active inspection and fault finding as part of preventative maintenance work

Routine Work Management

• Ensure the execution of maintenance plans
• Balance workload between routine and scheduled maintenance and breakdown recovery
• Assist with Project planning in area of responsibility and expertise
• Attend meetings and effectively communicate plant related issues
• Ensure delivery of service in alignment with agreed Company and external Service Level Agreements (SLA) standards

Safe and Healthy Work Environment

• Adhere to all health and safety practices and promote good housekeeping on an ongoing basis
• Address all unsafe practices and potential hazardous situations and rectify and report to superior
• Comply with SHEC and technical requirements
• Wear applicable Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) at all times
• Ensure compliance to legislation

Skills Management

• Instruct new artisans on relevant equipment
• Quality assure work throughout the section and address deviations through training and instruction
• Report all skills deficiencies as well as required/provided training to the foreman

Technical Support

• Ensure specialized technical support in area of expertise i.e., latest technology and best practice; analysis, interpretation, instrument equipment calibration, problem solving which including interpretation of specialised prescriptive manuals and internet and other relevant material on task at hand
• Develop and implement preventative measures and maintenance to prolong life of equipment, structures, machines etc.
• Train and mentor Artisans
• Interpret and work from sketches, blueprints, wiring diagrams manuals and oral instructions. Manufacture parts of equipment as is, or from new design as required, interpreted from sketches plans or drawings.
• Programme digital equipment/Machines such as (CNC lathes, Industrial pattern cutting machines etc.)

Behavioural Alignment

Demonstrates the following:

• Creativity, collaboration, sociable and awareness to the ecosystem
• Stewardship, accountability, ability to develop trust, safety conscious and ethical
• Ability to respond quickly to business needs/agility, flexibility, continuous learning, innovation and proven ability to experiment on creative business solutions
• Ability to be inclusive, eagerness for multiple skills, embraces multiple cultures, accepts different approaches and be human-centric/empathetic
• Results oriented, quality driven, excellence, entrepreneurial abilities, efficient and effective

Closing Date: 15th, March 2022