Gold Fields Limited is an unhedged, globally diversified producer of gold with eight operating mines in Australia, Ghana, Peru and South Africa with attributable annual gold production of approximately 2.0 million ounces. It has attributable Mineral Reserves of around 46 million ounces and Mineral Resources of around 102 million ounces. Attributable copper M...
Be in possession of a Grade 12 or N3 and relevant trade certificate
Be in possession of a Foreman or Senior Foreman certificate
Must have experience on underground rolling-stock, B-Frame pumps, Vertical Spindle pumps, Pneumatic and Hydraulic power pack systems.
General construction knowledge and steel work e.g.: box fronts, tip steel work, BAC’s and chairlifts.
Have a minimum of 5 years’ experience as a fitter and at least 3 years’ experience in a supervisory capacity
Intimate knowledge of the relevant mine’s codes-of-practice
Understand the Principles of Regenerative breaking on DC motors
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.
Must have proof of full COVID-19 vaccination or be fully vaccinated by the date of the commencement of employment
Key Competencies:
Quality, production and safety focused
Decision making and problem solving
Basic understanding of business principles
Promote, encourage, and introduce good teamwork practices within area of responsibility
Demonstrable leadership skills
Be a self-starter
Duties and Responsibilities:
Manage KPA’s of subordinates
Maintenance of box front components
Proper maintenance of locos, skid steer loaders and all relevant horizontal and vertical transport equipment
Electrical/Technical problem solving
Proper discipline and control in section
Responsible for battery locos, diesel loaders, battery bays, power packs on tips and boxfronts
Responsible for Maxus controllers, air cylinders, air controllers, new era loco’s and vertical spindle pumps and logistics infrastructure.
Maintenance of standards and conditions in the section
To provide and maintain a safe environment with minimum risk to the Health and Safety and proper installation of equipment in the section
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