Engineering Assistant X2 - Delmas at Exxaro Resources

Minimum Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Grade 10/Standard 8 Technical (Essential/Minimum)
• AET Level 4 (Essential/Minimum)

EXPERIENCE: 

•  6-12 months Relevant job-specific experience with relevant competency declaration   (Essential/Minimum)    Operational

REQUIREMENTS: 

• Psychometric Assessment (Essential/Minimum)
• Certificate of Fitness (Essential/Minimum)

Duties & Responsibilities

Functional Equipment and Tools    

• Keep tools clean and pack them properly in the toolbox as instructed by the artisan
• Collect materials from the stores as requested by Artisan/Foreman
• Prioritise all jobs according to set workshop procedures

Inspection and Control    

• Assist Artisan with inspection of all equipment according to applicable specification
• Equipment and instruments are inspected prior to use
• Equipment and instruments are cleaned and stored after use
• Report defects immediately

Operational Support    

• Conducting inspections to ensure safe operations and to prevent blockages, stoppages, defects, malfunctions and/or breakages
• Complies with maintenance, repair and overhaul work procedures as delegated by artisan
• Responsible to attend to basic equipment operations
• Assist with basic machine/breakdown repairs under supervision
• Dismantling and do basic examining of parts when overhauling under supervision according to specification
• Assist with basic electrical tasks/machine repairs
• Daily greasing of equipment
• Assist with related ad hoc activities including unblocking of equipment and off-loading conveyors
• Assistance with start-up and shut downs within relevant area

Safe and Healthy Work Environment    

• Adhere to all health and safety practices and promote good housekeeping on an ongoing basis
• Address all unsafe practices and potential hazardous situations, rectify/report to superior
• Comply with Safety Health Environment and Community (SHEC) /technical requirements
• Wear applicable Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) at all times

Support Services    

• Assist and support in all relevant activities within field of responsibility and level of competence
• Communicate effectively with and assist Supervisors/Foreman and related mine personnel with ad hoc activities