Job Vacancies at Komatsu Mining

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A qualified Millwright with a Grade 12/N3 Technical Certificate/equivalent of other country qualifications plus Millwright Trade Certificate.

EXPERIENCE:

• 3 Years' experience on related earth-moving equipment.

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:

• Exposure to earth moving machinery
• Have good trouble shooting knowledge on machines & familiar with standard tool requirements
• Computer literate
• Good understanding of maintenance philosophy
• Good communication and inter-personal skills
• Valid driver's license.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

• Remains up to date with health and safety procedures.
• Participates in planning of health and safety events and campaigns, take SHE into account in the planning of work output. Conducts hazard identification and risk assessment.
• Implement the Komatsu Way 5S sorting, organising, cleaning, ordering and training.
• Adheres to SHE policies and procedures.
• Complies with and instructs colleagues and subordinates staff in the wearing of protective gear and clothing.
• Participates in workplace safety events.
• Stay informed about emergency first aid kits/fire extinguishers and evacuations procedures.
• Operates any vehicles (trucks, car, forklift) within safety standards and procedures, even when not supervised.
• Checks that the safety signs and signals are in place.
• Implements safety awareness in all activities.
• Reports hazardous situations, incidents, or accidents.
• Provided feedback on the effectiveness of safety events.
• Reports equipment that is not in good working order.
• Reports on vehicle usage and incidents.
• Plans for health check and inspection of equipment.
• Informs the leadership of the work steps and technical issues.
• Conducts visual machine/equipment inspection – health condition, breakdowns.
• Conduct general inspection in terms of appearance, damage, or missing components.
• Inspect for leakages, check machine operations, check rust, check for wrong or missing parts, download machine data, identify cracks visually, take samples (oil, coolants, etc.)
• Test and adjust faulty components/parts/systems.
• Monitors the functionality of the component/equipment and progress made.
• Reports inspection results, as well as any abnormalities or damage.
• Reports problems and issues to manager.
• Complete daily activity and service reports.
• Provide feedback regarding continuous improvement/suggestion to manager.
• Obtain necessary consumables items/parts/tools from warehouse via approved procedures.
• Apply judgement in the replacement or re use of parts.
• Gain technical advice or approval to replace a part/component.
• Execute mechanical/electrical repairs.
• Clean equipment/parts/component.
• Perform basic welding repairs.
• Plans for service of equipment regarding date, workshops, nominations of service, stock and other resources.
• Assess work/materials/items/parts required to resolve problem.
• Plans and prepares for anticipated service calls in conjunction with leadership.
• Plan maintenance for equipment in conjunction with leadership.
• Execute services on machines.
• Obtain technical advice on complex repairs.
• Checks returns unused consumables stock and parts back into stock.
• Reports service results as well as any abnormalities or damage.
• Obtains relevant manuals and resources and makes this available for execution of work.
• Checks that tools/equipment required for work are available and in good working order.
• Remains abreast of changes/decisions implemented about key issues/problems/improvement.
• Orders parts and consumables as per plan.
• Executes overhaul of equipment according to procedure.
• Inspect equipment for compliance and quality.
• Reports on overhaul job statistics, problems, issues, and product feedback.
• Complete the component changeout form, commissioning report and customer feedback and warranty certificates.
• Plans troubleshooting process of equipment.
• Conduct fault finding
• Collects facts about breakdowns.
• Measure and compare readings – gauges, multi meters, heat guns, etc. to specifications.
• Identify abnormalities using five senses.
• Obtain technical advice on complex troubleshooting.
• Check specification values against actual values and recommends repair solutions.
• Report’s fault-finding results, as well as any abnormalities or damage.
• Informs the manager and maintenance planning on R&M Care information, schedules and plans

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Requirements and qualifications:

•  Trade Certificate (Millwright preferred)
• 4 or more years post trade experience in open cast mining enviroment servicing and maintaining rope shovels
• 2 or more years supervisory experience
• Knowledge of and experience in planning, scheduling, and managing projects essential.
• Valid driver's license a pre-requisite

Knowledge requirements:

• Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Fundamentals of Labour relations Act.
• Basic knowledge of SEIFSA agreements.
• Computer literacy: Excel Basic; SAP basic.
• Knowledge of Komatsu dump trucks( (930E-4&5)

Job Responsibilities:

• Determines detailed priorities with regards to planned work.
• Reports on section/project progress.
• Provides input into the planning of the human capital requirements of the team/section.
• Supervises the team.
• Evaluates team members' achievement of results against agreed priorities within the performance management framework.
• Provides input into planning the section's budget.
• Submits staff S&T and overtime / expense claims for approval.
• Communicates changes to policies & procedures to subordinate staff .
• Plans the roll-out of contractual /service level agreements (SLA’s) implementation.
• Resolves issues /problems/conflict in a positive, win-win manner.
• Remains up-to-date with Safety procedures.
• Plans for inspection of equipment (new and used in stock), with regards to dates, workshops, nomination of service, stock, and other resources.
• Schedules, forecasts and plans Repairs and Maintenance in the maintenance planning system.
• Machine inspections.
• Setting the goals for the team.
• Parts and inventory management.
• Responsible for training and development of the team

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Minimum requirements:

• Grade 12 
• 6 months general workshop, technical environment experience /experience working on earthing moving machines. (An advantage)
• Basic knowledge of workshop tools and machine repairs.
• Ability to read, write and speak English, good communication and inter-personal skills.
• Valid drivers' license (Essential)
• Other certifications are an advantage (forklift, crane, welding) but not required.
• SHE – basic knowledge of the Health and Safety act.
• Must be safety orientated as machine movement and component movements are present.

Skills:

• Attention to Detail
• Communication Skills
• Teamwork
• Basic Hand Tools Experience
• Willingness to Learn
• Ability to work under pressure.
• A Team player, ability to work well within a team environment.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Machine/component assembly and disassembly.
• Component/ machine cleaning.
• Basic maintenance and housekeeping.
• May be required to drive Komatsu service vehicles.
• Komatsu machine operation.
• Required to work overtime and standby from time to time and must be prepared to travel when needed.
• Assist the artisan in all aspects.
• Must have some knowledge on basic tools and the purpose of tools used.

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Qualification:

• Qualification Trade - HEM/Millwright
• Certifications Tribology (Wearcheck) (Advantage)
• Drivers license
• Infrared Level 1 (Advantage)

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years experience within the Mining or Heavy Earth Moving Equipment environment.
• Experience servicing and maintaining heavy earthmoving equipment

Specific Knowledge Requirements:

• Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993 Mine Health & Safety Act, 1996
• Vibration Analysis experience

Summary Description Of Role:

• Stays abreast of Planned Maintenance Strategies
• Participating in planning meetings
• Executes vibration monitoring & testing analysing vibration on mechanical systems, rotating machinery & equipment
• Utilising advanced diagnostic tools & techniques
• Identifying machinery faults & possible root causes
• Conducts Tribology testing, taking samples according to procedure
• Collaborating with laboratories with regards to results
• Analyses results & applies knowledge in the field
• Identifies issues, root causes & possible solutions
• Assisting with investigations
• Conducts Thermography testing Operating specialised camera equipment
• Interpreting results
• Executes Non-Destructive Testing Conducting visual inspections for obvious defects & corrosion
• Conducting Airflow measurements
• Staying abreast with & applying new non-destructive tests
• Conducting magnetic particle testing
• Conducting ultrasonic testing
• Gathers accurate data for entry into planned maintenance systems
• Investigates root causes in conjunction with technical team
• Sets priority of health status based on condition monitoring tests
• Monitor/Control: Participates in reliability projects
• Actively seeks to improve early detection efficiency Analysing trends in data
• Collaborating with product experts
• Suggesting new/alternative ways of monitoring & testing
• Proactively identifying possible root causes
• Monitoring close-out of identified problems & resample to validate
• Maintaining testing equipment in good working order
• Checking that equipment is calibrated correctly
• Identifies chronic defect pattern trends in machines
• Suggesting new/alternative ways of monitoring & testing
• Proactively identifying possible root causes
• Monitoring close-out of identified problems & resample to validate
• Prepares detailed reports on analysis results
• Communicates when test results requires immediate

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Qualifications:  

• Diploma in Shipping/Supply Chain & Logistics (NQF 6)
• Degree (an advantage)

Experience:

• Mininum of 1 or more years’ experience in a shipping environment specifically in exports or Imports.

Specific knowledge requirements:

• Microsoft Office & SAP Proficient.
• Administration in a logistics/shipping – export/imports environment.
• Basic knowledge of foreign exchange.
• Proven knowledge of South African Reserve bank rules/legislation.
• Strong administrative skills.

Summary description of role:

• Keeps air, sea and road freight imports/exports registers updated.
• Keep abreast of the new legislation regarding exportation and importation issued by SARB and any changes to the Incoterms.
• Administrates the shipping process for all imports/exports.
• Assisting freight consultants.
• Liaise with customer & Finance regarding Letters of Credit or Bank Guarantees.
• Arranging logistics for parts and components.
• Liaising with stakeholders in the process when parts are ready for dispatch.
• Obtaining and checking invoices (foreign vendor, clearing agent).
• Monitors the progress of deliveries vs due dates.
• Checks and verifies correctness of parts and that all documentation is correct and complete with the necessary authorizations.
• Arranges logistics for parts and components being imported.

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Qualification  

• Grade 12
• Degree/Diploma in Shipping/Supply chain & Logistics. (Advantageous)

Experience 

• 3 – 4 years’ experience.

Specific Knowledge Requirements

• Microsoft Office & SAP Proficient.
• Administration in a logistics/shipping/import environment.
• Basic knowledge of foreign exchange.
• Proven knowledge of South African Reserve bank rules/legislation.
• Basic Financial Experience: Grade 12 Accounting or similar.
• Strong administrative skills.

Summary Description of Role

• Keeps air, sea and road freight imports/exports registers updated.
• Keep abreast of new legislation regarding exportation and importation issued by SARB and any changes to the INCO terms.
• Administrates the shipping process for all imports/exports.
• Assisting freight consultants.
• Liaise with customer & Finance regarding Letters of Credit or Bank Guarantees.
• Arranging logistics for parts and components.
• Liaising with stakeholders in the process when parts are ready for dispatch.
• Obtaining and checking invoices (foreign vendor, clearing agent).
• Monitors the progress of deliveries vs due dates.
• Checks and verifies correctness of parts and that all documentation is correct and complete with the necessary authorizations.
• Arranges logistics for parts and components being imported.

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Qualifications:

• Grade 12, N3 Technical, NQF level4.
• Degree or 3-year Diploma in Supply Chain & Logistics/Production planning.
• A Technical qualification or background will be advantageous.

Years of experience:

•  5 to 6 years’ experience.
• Supply chain experience in Production Planning in a manufacturing environment is essential.
• A sound understanding of production planning & manufacturing philosophies (Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or equivalents).

Generic knowledge requirements:

• Microsoft Office: MS Excel, MS Access, and MS Word - Advanced
• Core Tracker database - Advanced
• MRP system – Advanced
• ISO 9001/2008

Job responsibilities:

• Executes and updates a targeted/specific plan for remanufactured components and cores, namely: WSP, WES, WSH and WSE
• Developing and maintaining Customer component forecast database.
• Forecasting of RM/PEX component usage.
• Liaising with Branchand Depot Managers to ensure Customer forecast accuracy.
• Ensure that components are available either fully rebuilt (RM/PEX) or as new parts.
• Plan and execute core returns to Global RM factories.
• Ensure that emergency stock levels are maintained
• Forward planning of all repairable components
• Generating OEM material schedules to meet demand within the requirements
• Facilitating planning meetings.
• Communicating deviations from plan timeously, up-front where possible and suggesting corrective action.
• Maintaining close contact with Production Work Order Planners and WIP expeditors by advising them on materials delivery status.
• Liaising with global suppliers with regards to the sourcing of components.
• Monitors systems data integrity and inventory levels & accuracy by Checking Bills of Materials integrity and inventory accuracy.
• Gathers and reports on MRP metrics and statistics

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Minimum requirements:

Education: 

• A B. Eng or B. Tech degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic, Mining, or Industrial Engineering.

Proven experience:

• At least 6 years of hands-on experience in an Earth Moving & Mobile Equipment environment, or relevant GCC Engineering experience (Mines & Works / Factories).

Summary description of role:

• Leading Improvement Projects: Spearheading service operation improvement projects focused on internal process enhancement and loss elimination.
• Driving Customer Satisfaction: Executing project management tasks that directly enhance customer satisfaction.
• Technical Authority: Offering expert technical support and guidance to operations for troubleshooting complex system issues.
• Knowledge Transfer: Training, coaching, and mentoring operational staff and customers on Komatsu's advanced machine ICT systems.
• Safety Advocate: Coordinating and participating in safety programs, investigating compliance issues, and contributing to accident investigations.
• Value-Added Services: Conducting site investigations and identifying improvement opportunities to drive cost-per-ton reductions.
• Data-Driven Insights: Preparing and presenting insightful graphical representations of operational data.
• Documentation & Collaboration: Creating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and collaborating closely with OEMs, Senior Product Specialists, leadership, and operational stakeholders to resolve issues.