Winder Technician at Murray & Roberts

The successful candidate will be responsible for, but not be limited to:

• Cost containment through management of the overall equipment effective, that is MTBF, MTTR etc.
• Competent, motivated, disciplined and positive team player
• Effective self and team supervision in alignment with Cementation Africa values and leadership initiatives
• Effective stakeholder engagement
• Engineering equipment is repaired according to agreed standards, specifications and schedules
• Electrical equipment installations are constructed and maintained according to agreed standards, procedures andspecifications
• Compliance with SHEQ, Cementation Africa and client standards, policies, procedures and safety protocols

Minimum requirements

Suitable candidates must possess the following minimum qualifications and skills:

• Section 26 Electrical Trade Certificate / MIETTB (Mining Industry Engineering Trades Training Board) Trade Certificate through a registered body.
• Minimum N5 Electrical Engineering Certificate (Heavy Current)
• Contract of Apprenticeship signed off by employer and Department of Manpower
• Certified competent as an Electrician
• Valid Code EB driver's license
• Valid First Aid certificate

Suitable candidates must have the following work experience:

• 5 years’ experience as a Winder Technician in the mining industry
• 5 year's trade experience as an Electrician
• Registration as a Technician with ECSA (preferred)
• Extensive knowledge on different types of variable speed or frequency drives
• Extensive knowledge on different or any type of automation and control systems or PLC
• Extensive knowledge on shaft sinking equipment
• Extensive knowledge on production and/or sinking winders (kibble and the stage winders) and operational or sinking interlocks
• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Understanding and basic programming knowledge
• Understanding and troubleshooting through application of electrical control systems drawings and schematics
• Experience with MV Switching, PLC controllers with HMI on Winders, Compressors, Fans, transformers etc.