TMM Artisan (Diesel Mechanic/Earthmoving Mechanic /Hydraulic Fitter) (C2) (Engineering South Shaft) at Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine

Job Description

• Seize this opportunity to join Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine, a values-driven Company that cares for its people unconditionally. Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine is a wholly owned subsidiary of Assore Limited.
• Our mine, situated in the Limpopo Province about 60 kilometers from Lydenburg and 40 kilometers from Burgersfort, and is a world-class producer of Chrome Ore.
• The successful applicant will report to the Chargehand or nominee.

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 12 / Standard 10 with Maths / Maths literacy and Relevant Trade Test.

or

• N2 Certificate: Engineering Studies and Relevant Trade Test.
• Code 08 (B) Driver’s Licence.
• TMM Licences “A” Dover.

EXPERIENCE (including but not limited to):

• 2 years practical trade specific experience in a heavy industrial / mining / plant environment / TMM.
• 2 - 3 years practical Underground TMM experience - Sandvik Drill Rigs (DD210, DD211), Roof Bolters (DS210, DS211) & LHDs (LH208L, LH410)/Rham LHDs (20HD &25HD) & UVs/GHH LHDs (SLP8 & SLP6).

DUTIES (including but not limited to):

• Ensure maintenance and breakdowns are done on the production fleet. To ensure the vehicles under their responsibility comply with the mine’s code of practice applicable to TMM for operational usage.
• Ensure the workshop and working environment are clean at all times. Assist in ensuring the workshop's operational functioning.
• Work within the structure of organized, prioritized work set by chargehand/foreman. Schedule and organize workload, spares, tools, and resources according to maintenance/breakdown schedule, processes, and procedures. Obtain permits and safe declarations to work and related permits for work to be performed by complying with the required procedures related to work permits. Execute work against the issued work order in a timeous and accurate manner. Complete work orders and return to supervisor for sign-off. Conduct daily inspections, whether scheduled or ad hoc, and record feedback on work orders. Conduct planning of the job shown on the work order to ensure the job is executed in the shortest possible time. Apply maintenance and repairs to several machines by using technical knowledge and skills.
• Conduct mini risk assessment and lock-out procedure in own area of work and within span of control.
• Perform asset care activities as required by the maintenance/breakdown schedule, including accurate and timeous feedback and documentation to all relevant stakeholders. Operate and maintain specified mobile equipment in line with the requirements of the Code of Practice, policies, and procedures. Adhere to manufacturer's (OEM’s) maintenance service requirements.
• Ensure all equipment and tools are cleaned after use and stored in the Storeroom according to labeling. Ensure that the personal toolbox is in safe working condition.  All equipment is inspected continuously to repair identified defects in time to prevent breakdowns, damaged equipment, injuries, and production delays, and to identify future defects. Pre-Plan, order, collect, and utilize parts to minimize production delays due to equipment and machinery failure. Equipment is maintained proactively and serviced on a scheduled basis to ensure equipment availability and reliability. Breakdowns are attended to immediately to restore availability, and the Chargehand/Foreman and Control Room are notified. Report and communicate unrepairable equipment to the supervisor.