Auto Electrician

Description

The Engineering Trackless Mobile Machinery (TMM) Artisan Auto Electrician necessitates a suitably qualified incumbent who will be required to plan and implement schedules for the maintenance and repair of underground mining TMM and ancillary equipment and systems according to sound engineering practice and equipment specifications.

Qualifications Required:

• Grade 12 / N3 / Equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification with pure Mathematics and Physical Science
• Relevant Trade Certificate Auto Electrician / Electrician

Experience Required:

• Minimum 3 years experience as an Auto Electrician or 5 years combined experience as an Auto Electrician and Electrician in an Underground Mining Environment.
• TMM Mining equipment experience.
• Sound knowledge in the maintenance, repairs and fault finding of the following equipment: Drill Rigs (DD320, DD321, DD321, DD420, DD421 & DD422i), Cable Bolters (DS421, DS422i & DS412i), Roof Bolters (DS411), Maclean Bolter (946), LHD (LH410, LH517i & LH621i), Dump Trucks (TH430), TH540 & TH551i), Shotcrete, Manitou and Agicars etc.
• Sound knowledge and experience in the maintenance and repairs of PDS, PDI, Camera’s, lighting circuits of diesel machines & real time systems.
• Strong troubleshooting skills, especially with regards to auto-electrical problems in UG TMM mining and ancillary equipment.
• Planning and control of maintenance schedules as per SAP PM.

Additional Information:

• Valid EB / Code 8 Drivers License
• Computer literacy – MS Office Suite
• Be prepared to work shifts, do standby duties, call-outs, and work overtime as per the role requirements
• Successfully obtain a Medical Certificate of Fitness to work underground
• Your consideration for employment is subject to
  SAPS Criminal Record verification and a valid EB / Code 8 Drivers License.
  Qualifications Verification.
  Relevant Psychometric and Technical Assessment

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Your responsibilities will include:
• Plan activities in accordance with production schedules and allocation of resources as required.
• Assist in ensuring that TMM auto electrical equipment and installations meet the required designs, installation and maintenance standards.
• Ensure that all assessments of potential hazards of the operation of equipment and installations are undertaken in accordance with procedures.
• Maintenance and repairs of all TMM auto-electrical equipment in the underground, specifically with regards to the following: Drill Rigs (DD320, DD321, DD321, DD420, DD421 & DD422i), Cable Bolters (DS421, DS422i & DS412i), Roof Bolters (DS411), Maclean Bolter (946), LHD (LH410, LH517i & LH621i), Dump Trucks (TH430), TH540 & TH551i), Shotcrete, Manitou and Agicars etc.
• Ensure fixed, mobile and transportable TMM auto electrical equipment associated with hot work or live testing, installed or operated are suitably certified in line with operational standards.
• Ensure that equipment is suitable for use in the underground mine.
• Ensure that the maintenance and overhaul of TMM auto electrical equipment installed and/or operated or intended to be installed and/or operated is in accordance with relevant standards.
• Align with planned maintenance, including the maintenance of relevant records for all auto electrical equipment and installations in the area of responsibility.
• Adherence to policies and procedures