Senior Workshop Technician at De Beers Group

DESCRIPTION OF THE JOB:

The incumbent will be responsible for the fault finding, diagnosis and repair of equipment, including that of the lifting machinery, as well as the maintenance, overhaul and commissioning of this equipment to satisfy customer needs and expectations. The incumbent will also be required to plan, supervise, and execute work with the team in the Workshop. The incumbent will develop the capacity of team members to maintain and support quality, safety, health and environmental factors.

Job Description

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Implements and manages the Risk management plan according to organizational and operational (Repair) requirements.
• Adheres to company risk management policy - business ethics.
• Provides active participation in Safety Objectives and the promotion of a safe work culture.
• Sets and implements standard operating and control procedures for the department.
• Completes all manpower documentation (time sheets, overtime booking).
• Collaborates with the relevant stakeholders.
• Provides technical advisory services for safe operation and logistics of machinery in terms of the company policies.
• Supervision in workshop to ensure safe work and teams for optimal efficiency.
• Supervision of mining systems repairs to various equipment promoting a key understanding of the critical components, interfaces and the consequences of repair actions.
• Plans and manages materials for the repair work for the workshop as per Material Management Procedures and populate requirements on SAP.
• Strives for highest quality of work output whilst balancing the delivery schedule requirements.
• Ensures quality management system and QCP’s are in place for work executed and condition assessments reports submitted.
• Report on progress of project plan (planned versus actual) into weekly meetings.
• Executes equipment repair plans to achieve an optimal result (time, quality and cost), assist with job costs and time estimates.
• Assesses the requirements and resources to assist in compiling the emergency repair plan and prioritize accordingly.
• Commissions the equipment as per the scope of work.

SKILLS/PERSONAL COMPETENCIES:

• Safety awareness
• Computer literate
• Effective communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills & Time-management
• Innovation & Quality thinking orientated.
• Self-motivated & Focused

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• MERSETA Trade Test Certificate (or equivalent) with appropriate 3-year apprenticeship in a mechanical/mechatronic trade.
• N4 Certificate (of higher) qualification.
• 5 to 8 years’ experience post Merseta trade test in engineering maintenance, repair and installation services and support environment.
• Inclusive of 5 years’ experience supervising industrial work in a Mechanical/Hydraulic Environment
• Experience in a medium to heavy industrial working environment would be an advantage.
• Consideration will be given to the Company’s Employment Equity Policy.