Artisan at De Beers Group

Job Description:

• Maintain, repair, modify and install all non-specialist plant and site equipment in the facility as directed with the aim of ensuring availability of equipment for improving quality and productivity.
• This is to be achieved by maintaining the highest safety and environmental standards at all times. Assist with the design, construction, and commissioning of projects as and when required.

Key Tasks:

• Maintain and repair equipment on site and order spares as needed.
• Provide technical direction to employees/ users of equipment on requested treatment equipment.
• Make recommendations on process improvements and implement as approved.
• Monitor the functioning of treatment and laboratory equipment.
• Ensure maintenance is performed according to planned schedules and assists with breakdowns, repairs and maintenance issues as required.
• Ensure flow meters are sent for external calibrations & signs off job cards on completion.
• Ensure relevant work permits are completed & available, before carrying out work e.g. Hot Work, Lock out, Confined space etc.
• Ensure allocated equipment inspection registers are in place and that checklists are completed as per schedule i.e. workshop portable equipment, lifting equipment etc.
• Assist with stock control of material, equipment and spares in the workshop.
• Apply fault finding techniques, conduct root cause analysis (RCA) failure and complete regular plant inspections. Report any issue to Facility Technician and Management.
• Attain and maintain relevant licenses required to execute allocated duties i.e. Basic Rigging, Working at Heights, K53 (on site) etc
• Maintain a clean and environmentally safe work area by applying good housekeeping principles.
• Will be required to operate mobile machinery i.e. Manitou, forklift and TLB.

Emergency Response Team (ERT) member

• Primary responder for fault finding and repairs for any emergencies (during work hours or after hours).
• Execute planned maintenance schedule on emergency response equipment.
• Must not be claustrophobic as the Artisan is required to work in ‘confined’ spaces, actively assist during bulk acid offloading and hazardous chemical maintenance/repair tasks in a Class B suit. Response to chemical emergencies will require working in a level A suit (including Self Contained Breathing Apparatus).
• Actively participate in the scheduled ERT meetings / drills / training / ERT equipment inspections / fitness sessions.

Qualifications:

• Grade 12 with relevant experience
• Valid driver’s license

Trade Certificate in either of the following disciplines:

• Fitting & turning
• Boiler making
• Millwright

Role-specific knowledge:

• Proven track-record in Repair and Maintenance from processing plant environment and/or laboratory environment
• Working experience in plastic welding, pneumatics, hydraulics, and/or mechanics would be advantageous
• Experience in working with ISO systems (ISO 9001, 17025, 45001 & 14001) would be advantageous
• Computer literate with MS Office Software.
• Knowledge operating mobile machinery would be advantageous.