Mechanical Technician at Anglo American

Job Description:
As our Technician Mechanical some of your responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Ensure that the environmental impact remains within the statutory requirements to comply with the regulations.
• Adhere to SHEQ standards while performing the tasks.
• Read, sign off, and follow all the appropriate work instructions and standards.
• Attend safety meetings as instructed.
• Apply good housekeeping practices to clean the allocated area and ensure a hazard-free environment.

Technical Support:

• Assist either proactively or upon request by maintenance personnel.
• Identify components that cause excessive downtime and implement permanent solutions to resolve them.
• Test equipment and machinery for functionality and safety before returning them to production.
• Conduct failure analysis investigations to identify the root cause of problems and find solutions.
• Train maintenance personnel on the maintenance of new systems upon installation.
• Design, install, and commission new hydraulics systems or modifications.
• Undertake maintenance-related projects, such as identifying components causing excessive downtime, facilitating failure analysis investigations, and designing new systems or modifications.

Projects:

• Assist proactively with maintenance personnel or when requested.
• Identify components causing excessive downtime and find and implement permanent solutions.
• Test equipment/machinery for functionality and safety before returning it to production.
• Facilitate failure analysis investigations to identify root causes and solve problems.

The Work: Key Outputs and Accountabilities

• Train maintenance personnel on the maintenance of new systems when installed.
• Design, install, and commission modifications or new hydraulic systems when necessary.
• Stakeholder Relationship Management:
• Establish, cultivate, and sustain positive relationships with stakeholders involved in Technical Standards.
• Convert knowledge into valuable insights for projects and operations, improving business performance.
• Obtain required qualifications and certifications and comply with country-specific legal requirements.
• Apply mechanical engineering concepts to offer effective technical solutions that meet the technical standards of the operations.
• Budget Management and Cost Control:
• Assist in developing the Departmental budget.
• Discover chances for better cost management and take action to address them or report them to your supervisor.
• Compare the work done towards the end of the project with the contract requirements and specifications.
• Consolidate the budget at the end of a project and notify the Financial Department of any unspent funds.
• This role is in the Engineering & Maintenance HME/Plant (ENG) department on a band 7 level reporting to the Asset Care Coordinator

Qualifications:

• Grade 12/N3 Technical
• National Diploma (Mechanical Engineering) NQF6
• BTech degree in Mechanical Engineering (NQF 7) is preffered
• SA Drivers License

Technical Knowledge

• 3-5 years of pertinent experience in a mechanical technical mining environment.
• Understand operational processes related to the role.
• Familiarity with documentation, sign-off, and approval procedures.
• Knowledge of risk management techniques and critical controls.
• Familiarity with leadership tools for fostering a purpose-led, high-performance culture and enabling change.
• Understand safety, health, environmental, legislative, statutory, and regulatory requirement