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

ROLE DESCRIPTION:

• Reporting to the Foreman Engineering: Ground Handling, the role is responsible for the installation, maintenance, faultfinding and repair of electrical AND mechanical equipment within the engineering 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 hydrocarbons).
• 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.
• Assist the engineering teams when setting up project plans.
• Responsible for electrical motor installation and replacement.
• Responsible for the installation of lighting systems.
• Responsible for motor control centre and distribution board installation.
• Responsible for the installation of lighting systems.
• Responsible for conveyer maintenance.
• Responsible for overhead crane maintenance.
• Tend to electrical breakdowns on trackless machinery.
• Repair and replace worn and defective parts and reassemble mechanical components, referring to service manuals.
• Responsible for cutting, theorizing, bending and installing hydraulic and pneumatic pipes and lines.
• Responsible for erecting machines and equipment on-site.
• Responsible for the overhauling and repairing of mechanical parts and fluid power equipment.
• Communicate with clients and supervisors to inform on maintenance activities performed and re-start of equipment.
• Conduct regular safety inspections and initiate corrective action if necessary.
• Develop, modify, construct and install related equipment required for the safe operation of all engineering equipment.
• 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 noncompliance issues.
• Model behaviour that is consistent with the Company Safety, Health and Environment 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.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

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

ADVANTAGE:

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

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Pass Vienna Level 2 Assessment.
• Know and adhere to the safe work procedures.
• Have knowledge and skill in diagnosing root causes of faults on machines and equipment.
• Have knowledge and skill in reading and interpreting technical diagrams, manuals and drawings.
• Detect faults, identify trends, and report to ensure action to minimize losses or downtime.
• Have knowledge to identify and prioritised the critical tasks to be executed during the planned shutdown.
• Have knowledge and skill in assembling components in a logical order and according to specifications.
• Do Planned Maintenance on equipment according to OEM specifications and safe working procedures.
• Have knowledge and skill to complete job cards and record actions/findings.
• Respond and attend to breakdowns timeously and effectively to ensure minimum downtime and production losses.
• Identify the tools, spares and equipment required for the work activities.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• Planning and Organising; Decision Making; Earning Trust; Communication; Co