Underground Boilermaker - Westonaria at Gold Fields Limited

Job Summary 

The Underground Boilermaker is accountable for the safe execution of assigned maintenance, repair, construction, and fabrication on underground and surface shaft infrastructure, ground handling systems and, conveyances and winders.  The incumbent is required to execute all assigned tasks in accordance with defined operational safety standards and procedures to ensure the optimised availability of engineering equipment.

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Recognized Boilermaker Trade Certificate
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience as a shaft maintenance or construction boilermaker
• Proven proficiency in pipe and general underground fabrication and construction
• Proven proficiency to read, interpret and execute work off engineering drawings
• Be declared medically fit for the position and environment, as determined by a risk-based medical examination at the Gold Fields Occupational Health Centre and pass a Heat Tolerance Screening test, and such other tests as may be required to assess the applicant’s suitability for employment

Key Competencies:

• Proven track record in personal safety leadership
• Proven interpersonal, collaborative and communication skills 
• Independent, proactive thinker and ability to schedule and deliver work within tight deadlines
• Advanced knowledge of specialized boilermaking/plating tools
• Proficient in basic slinging and rigging

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure health and safety of self and team members by applying relevant standards and procedures in the planning, risk assessment and execution of maintenance activities
• Perform inspections in accordance with the Mine Health and Safety Act regulations, and Company standards
• Contribute to a culture of zero harm by adhering to all requirements as laid down by legislation, health, safety, environmental, security policies, and procedures, and by the application of specific instructions to own work area and task completion
• Promote and develop team work as an effective team leader
• Ensuring that task planning and execution is aligned to Planned Maintenance and condition monitoring standards and, that task completion is conducted timeously and effectively
• Ensure the safe and timely execution of daily maintenance on boxes, steel works, 18 ton hoppers, locos, etc.
• Safely execute breakdown repairs as assigned and assists with expansion and construction tasks
• Participate in and conduct scheduled and ad hoc shaft and infrastructure examinations and repairs