Auto Electrician - South32, Wessels Mine at South32

ABOUT THE ROLE:

This role is a permanent full-time position.

• As an Artisan Auto Electrician, you will be responsible for timely installation, repair and maintenance of equipment to ensure that mining activities are executed in a safe manner as well as operate equipment and tests all working parts in functional area to ensure proper utilization.  

Other key responsibilities include, but aren’t limited to:

• Interprets and coordinates pre-work with regards to repairs, interpretation of hydraulic diagrams, planned and predictive maintenance;
• Accesses any area safely to perform necessary maintenance on machines or equipment;
• Performs safety inspections of equipment and assesses risks on equipment;
• Maintains a clean and safe worksite;
• Ensures the upkeep of maintenance tools and equipment;
• Coordinates activities associated with trouble-shooting and repairing maintenance equipment.

ABOUT YOU:

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:

• Must have a minimum of 2 years’ technical experience on Underground Mining Equipment (CAT R1600/R1700 Loaders, CAT AD30 Trucks, Aard Utility Vehicles, Epiroc Double Boomers and Epiroc 235H Roofbolters);
• Experience in performing major re-wiring and harness repairs on these types of machines will be advantageous;
• SAP & CAT ET, SIS software knowledge will be advantageous.
   

Qualifications for this role are:

•  Grade 12;
• N2 Technical Certificate with a relevant;
• Valid Auto Electrician Trade Test;
• Valid Code 08 Driver’s license is essential.