Artisan Lead Hand - Vermiculite Maintenance – Mobile Workshop at Palabora Copper (Pty) Limited

Key responsibilities will include:    

• Technical and administrative day-to-day support to Vermiculite Mobile Workshop Supervisor.
• Mentoring Diesel Mechanics, Diagnosing, Troubleshooting, Repairing, Overhauling, and performing Preventative Maintenance on Heavy Mobile Equipment.
• Conducting performance and quality checks on mobile equipment machinery in accordance with mobile maintenance strategy.
• Creating, Promoting, executing a safe working culture.
• Adherence to Palabora Copper SHEQ Programs and systems to all PMC employees and Contractors in the section.
• Relieving Vermiculite Mobile Workshop Supervisor when required and perform standby duties.
• Controlling consumables and order spares parts when needed.
• Training team members in solving unusual mobile maintenance problems by analysis and troubleshooting.
• Conducting root cause analysis and diagnoses of heavy mobile mechanical problems.
• Assisting the team to verify and update SWP’s and HIRA’s.
• Co-ordinating and maintaining 2.9.2 SHEQ system.
• Encouraging employees, assessing, participating, and implementing positive improvement ideas and initiatives in line with the VIP program in the section.
• Supporting Mobile Workshop Supervisor in planning, organizing, leading, and controlling of the workshop team.
• Executing duties as per the operations, department, and business needs cost effectively and efficiently.
• Assisting the Mobile Workshop Supervisor on cost management and reduction.

 Intrinsic Qualities:

• Must have good verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have self-discipline.
• Must be able to work in a team environment.
• Ability to work under strenuous conditions.
• Ability to work independently.
• Must have analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong technical skills.
• Good understanding of planned maintenance principles.
• Strong operational support.

 Qualifications & Experience:

• Matric/N4.
• Qualified artisan in Earth Moving Equipment Mechanic (Specializing in Heavy Equipment Mechanic).
• Minimum of 8 year of experience in Earth Moving Mechanics with 5 years Specializing in Heavy Equipment Mechanics.
• Strong and sound technical knowledge in hydraulics and electrical including fault finding.
• Strong and sound working experience on multiple Front-End Loaders, hauled trucks, tracks, excavators, Graders, Dozer’s equipment operations of various size and weights from different OEM’s.
• Trained and competent on Xentry software and operating tool for Machine defects diagnoses.
• Valid Driver’s License
• License to operate heavy equipment machinery.
• Good understanding and exposure in mining maintenance environment.
• Computer Literacy in MS Word, MS Excel, and Power Point.
• Maintenance Management will be advantageous.
• Supervisory training will be advantageous.
• Knowledge of SAP System will be advantageous.