Senior 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)    Operational

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    
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

The appointment will be made in accordance with Exxaro’s Employment Equity policy.
If you have not been contacted within 28 days of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.