Role Context


Safely execute critical daily maintenance tasks
Execute shutdown activities as per plan, according to scheduled time
Ensure continuous improvement of asset care management
To give direction to Assistant and contractors under their area of responsibility
Support asset care and optimisation for ensuring customer needs are met
Assist smelter foreman to ensure health and safety of employees it is taken care of through safely maintaining equipment
Maintain good housekeeping standards
Stop and report any contraventions of the MHSA, regulations, codes of practice, Mine standards and instructions promptly to the engineering foreman
Obtain job card and permit to work before any task execution
Conduct pre-work risk assessment for every task
Assemble, install, test, electrical or electronic wiring, and maintain mechanical, equipment appliances, apparatus, and fixtures, using hand tools and power tools
Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components, using test equipment and hand tools, to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem
Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components Inspect plant equipment components and systems to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with the relevant standards
Advise management on whether continued operation of equipment could be hazardous
Plan layout and installation of equipment and fixtures, based on job specifications and relevant standards 


Requirements

Minimum Requirement:

Qualification:


Grade 12 and Millwright Trade Certificate
Relevant Fitting and Machining/Turning, Electrical Technical Qualifications: Red sealed Engineering Trade certificate Technical Qualifications: Red sealed Engineering Trade certificate or SAQA Verified Trade Certificate)
Studying towards N6 National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering would be advantageous
Valid MV certificate


Job Specific Experience


Sound knowledge in smelter or foundry environment
Minimum of 5 years Solid experience in a foundry/smelter environment as a Millwright
Valid driving license (code 08) and own transport
  • Engineering
  • Technical