Trackless Electrician
Company
GOLD FIELDS
Location
Pretoria
Salary
R 400K–R 550K a year
Posted
3 days ago
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Job Description
South Deep is recruiting!
Position
Trackless Electrician
Job Grading
C - Lower
Department
Engineering - TMM
Site
South Deep Gold Mine
The trackless electrician is accountable for trackless equipment rebuild/overhaul and maintenance to restore equipment to OEM specifications. The incumbent delivers scheduled and unscheduled tasks as assigned to ensure safe and optimal Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE). A core accountability of the role is to maintain the highest possible safety standards in area of operation and influence.
Minimum Requirements
• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Electrical/Auto Electrical trade certificate with medium voltage certification
• Have 5 years’ experience as an electrician within an underground mechanized mining environment
• Be declared medically fit for the position and environment, as determined by a risk-based medical examination at the Gold Fields Occupational Health Centre and pass a Heat Tolerance Screening test, and such other tests as may be required to assess the applicant’s suitability for employment
NOTE: all relevant certificates must be attached to your CV in order to be considered for shortlisting
Key Competencies
• Proven track record in safety leadership
• Proven interpersonal, collaborative and communication skills
• Independent, proactive thinker and ability to schedule and deliver work within tight deadlines
• Extensive experience in working on Sandvik, Altas Copco and Aard machines
• Demonstrated experience on 24V circuit fault finding, diagnosis and maintenance
• Demonstrated experience with legal inspections of equipment
• Proven track record of production achievements
Duties and Responsibilities
• Ensure health and safety of self and team members by applying relevant standards and procedures in all planning and execution of maintenance activities
• Perform inspections in accordance with the Mine Health and Safety Act regulations, and Company standards
• Contribute to a culture of zero harm by adhering to all requirements as laid down by legislation, health, safety, environmental, security policies, and procedures, and by the application of specific instructions to own work area and task completion
• Actively collaborate with peer groups to promote and develop effective teamwork
• Perform equipment over-inspection on work done by apprentices and operatives where appropriate and provide feedback and guidance/coaching as required
• Ensure that condition monitoring of equipment, scheduled and planned maintenance are conducted effectively
Gold Fields is committed to advancing Employment Equity (EE) through our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) values. We encourage Historically Disadvantaged South Africans (HDSA) and differently abled candidates to apply.
Position
Trackless Electrician
Job Grading
C - Lower
Department
Engineering - TMM
Site
South Deep Gold Mine
The trackless electrician is accountable for trackless equipment rebuild/overhaul and maintenance to restore equipment to OEM specifications. The incumbent delivers scheduled and unscheduled tasks as assigned to ensure safe and optimal Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE). A core accountability of the role is to maintain the highest possible safety standards in area of operation and influence.
Minimum Requirements
• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Electrical/Auto Electrical trade certificate with medium voltage certification
• Have 5 years’ experience as an electrician within an underground mechanized mining environment
• Be declared medically fit for the position and environment, as determined by a risk-based medical examination at the Gold Fields Occupational Health Centre and pass a Heat Tolerance Screening test, and such other tests as may be required to assess the applicant’s suitability for employment
NOTE: all relevant certificates must be attached to your CV in order to be considered for shortlisting
Key Competencies
• Proven track record in safety leadership
• Proven interpersonal, collaborative and communication skills
• Independent, proactive thinker and ability to schedule and deliver work within tight deadlines
• Extensive experience in working on Sandvik, Altas Copco and Aard machines
• Demonstrated experience on 24V circuit fault finding, diagnosis and maintenance
• Demonstrated experience with legal inspections of equipment
• Proven track record of production achievements
Duties and Responsibilities
• Ensure health and safety of self and team members by applying relevant standards and procedures in all planning and execution of maintenance activities
• Perform inspections in accordance with the Mine Health and Safety Act regulations, and Company standards
• Contribute to a culture of zero harm by adhering to all requirements as laid down by legislation, health, safety, environmental, security policies, and procedures, and by the application of specific instructions to own work area and task completion
• Actively collaborate with peer groups to promote and develop effective teamwork
• Perform equipment over-inspection on work done by apprentices and operatives where appropriate and provide feedback and guidance/coaching as required
• Ensure that condition monitoring of equipment, scheduled and planned maintenance are conducted effectively
Gold Fields is committed to advancing Employment Equity (EE) through our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) values. We encourage Historically Disadvantaged South Africans (HDSA) and differently abled candidates to apply.
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