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Job Description
To maintain, trouble-shoot, fault-find and ensure repair of all drilling rigs and auxiliary equipment to ensure maximum availability and utilization . The incumbent must manage technical staff on site, prioritize breakdowns and plan preventative maintenance to ensure maximum machine availability. The incumbent must have the ability to assist the production and maintenance teams on day-to-day technical problem solving at various sites. Ability to deal with suppliers and clients.
Duties:
Breakdown prioritization
Preventative maintenance planning
Ensure maximum machine availability
Ensure accurate recording and reporting of data and information
Share technical expertise and helps the technical crew on site
Be fully compliant with the safety culture of the Mining and/or drilling Industry
Manage project execution
Track and report on project milestones and provide appropriate status reports to management and relevant departments
Qualifications
Minimum N6 National Certificate – Mechanical Engineering
Qualified red seal mechanical artisan with 5 years’ experience in track mobile equipment
3 years’ experience in a Supervisory position
Experience on hydraulic systems and components on drill rigs (pumps, valves, motor, etc.).
Experience on electrical systems and components on drill rigs (proximity device, pressure transducers, encoders, etc.).
Must have basic boiler making skills (welding and grinding).
Experience on air cooled and water-cooled diesel engines.
Able to read electrical, mechanical and design drawings
History of working in the open cast mining and/or drilling industry with tracked mining equipment
Functional Knowledge – Good understanding of procedures and concepts within own discipline and a basic knowledge of these elements in other disciplines
Demonstrated leadership, communication and interpersonal skills in influencing people and outcome
Computer literate in Microsoft Office suite
Logical thinker with analytical capabilities
Problem solving abilities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Own transport and valid drivers’ license
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