Unique Personnel boasts over 50 years (established in 1970) of personnel and staffing experience, so it's not surprising that even though our main focus has been providing on South African Staffing Solutions, we now recruit internationally for over 5000 clients

Duties & Responsibilities

Role Description

The purpose of the role is to develop, fabricate, install and maintain equipment according to sound engineering practice and equipment specifications. The role reports to the Mechanical Foreman

Roles and Responsibilities

Attend to callouts with regard to mechanical breakdowns
Investigate, diagnose and perform trade related maintenance and repair of equipment and machinery according to maintenance requirements
Maintenance repairs, fabrication and installation work on all Mining equipment
Perform inspections in accordance with the Mine Health and Safety Act regulations, manufacturing and Company standards
Report all defects and breakdowns on equipment and machinery in area of responsibility to the Foreman
Remove and replace components to maintain steel fabrications.
Develop, modify, construct and install related equipment required for the safe operation of all engineering equipment
Identify spares requirements and order according to departmental procedure
Communicate with clients and supervisors to inform on maintenance activities performed and re-start of equipment
Create and maintain job cards
Conduct on-the-job training for allocated apprentices.
Responsible for good housekeeping in working area.
Work overtime, standby and be available for call-outs should the need arise
Diagnose and repair faults on equipment and machinery during production/operation
Refurbish/overhaul machines
Execution of Maintenance task lists and completion of SAP works orders

Desired Experience & Qualification

Minimum Job Requirements

Grade 12 or equivalent qualification related to the position.
N2 Certificate.
Qualified Boilermaker Trade Certificate through a recognised /accredited institution.
Minimum of 5 years’ post qualification experience as a Boilermaker in a Vertical sinking shaft.
Conversant with the requirements of Mine Health & Safety Act (Act 29 of 1996)
Experience in maintenance of winding plants, conveyor belts and pumps will be an advantage
Valid Driver’s License

Skills Required

Good verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills in English
Sound planning, leading and organisational abilities
Good fault finding and diagnostic skills
Good team leading skills – able to motivate
Familiar with Mining Process and Maintenance requirements of related equipment and structures
Demonstrate the ability to assess work team and training requirements and implement programme for development.
Computer Literacy (MS Office Suite)

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