Millwright UG at De Beers Group

Job Description:

As a Millwright Underground you will be responsible to:

• Obtain daily and weekly work instructions from Mine Supervisor
• Prepare and plan work priority list and resource requirements in order to complete tasks
• Ensure that all resources requirements are communicated to Mine Supervisor in order to complete allocated work orders
• Inform the Team Leader when work is being conducted in the area of responsibility
• Co-ordinate maintenance activities with the Team Leader, to ensure that the operation is not effected or alternative plans need to be prepared
• Show the appropriate Team Leader how certain low level maintenance and preventative steps can be undertake by the operational team within process
• Communicate any stumbling blocks to the appropriate Mine Supervisor so that plans can be made
• Ensure the safe and proper running of all machinery and equipment are conducted
• Be available for after-hours standby duty
• Ensure the safe and proper running of all machinery and equipment are conducted
• Ensure that all planned maintenance schedules are accurately complied with
• Ensure that all work conducted is performed to the required standards and specifications
• Ensure that all safety and legal requirements are carefully followed
• Identify opportunities to improve operations
• Participation in improvement projects
• Support efforts to overcome operational problems
• Identify risks and threats to the process proactively
• Ensure that the correct tools are used to complete tasks
• Ensure that materials and equipment are available for the shifts requirements in the area
• Communicate mine defects to the Team Leader or Engineering Supervisor via notifications
• Ensure that employees have clear work expectations and plans
• Ensure that employees work in a safe environment
• Assist the BA Officer in completing safety, injury, hazard, risk and incident reports for area
• Compile an accurate shift/work order reports
• Ensure that technical data is accurate
• Complete requisitions for stock items required
• Prepare ad-hoc reports for management or other information customers
• Complete the necessary job cards relating to the task done including and description of work and spares used
• Participate in required meetings including safety
• Accurately complete role administration requirements
• Act in Mine Supervisor positions
• The role is in the Engineering Department at a Band 8 (C2) level, reporting to the Foreman

Qualifications:

• Grade 10 or Technical Trade Specific N2
• Trade Certificate for Millwright (essential)
• Medium Voltage Certificate (advantageous)
• Attach all qualifications upon application

Knowledge & skills required:

• At least 3 years post trade experience
• Mining experience (essential)
• Valid driving license and reliable vehicle
• Must be able to work shifts
• Willing and able to do standby and overtime
• Must be medically fit
• Additional information: