Winder Electrician at Gold Fields Limited

The Winder Electrician is accountable for the execution of general and specialist winder and associated installation maintenance, repairs and project work.  The incumbent delivers scheduled and unscheduled tasks as assigned to ensure safe and optimal Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).  A core accountability of the role is to maintain the highest possible safety standards in area of operation and influence.

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade12/ N3 or equivalent
• Relevant electrical trade certificate with a MV Switching Certificate
• Conversant with Minerals Act regulations where Winding Plant is concerned (Chapter 16 of the Minerals Act)
• Minimum 7 years’ experience as an electrician with at least 5 years’ winder maintenance experience on both Blair Multi Rope (BMR) Winders as well as Double and Single Drum winders and associated equipment
• Be declared medically fit for the position and environment, as determined by a risk-based medical examination at the Gold Fields Occupational Health Centre and pass a Heat Tolerance Screening test, and such other tests as may be required to assess the applicant’s suitability for employment

Key Competencies:

• Accomplished personal safety track record
• Proven interpersonal, collaborative and communication skills
• Independent, proactive thinker and ability to schedule and deliver work within tight deadlines
• Advanced proficiency on electrical maintenance of winders and instrumentation installations
• Extensive knowledge and experience of winder control and electrical systems
• Demonstrated experience with legal inspections of electrical and instrumentation installations
• Proven track record of production achievements
• Be computer literate in MS Office

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure health and safety of self and team members by applying relevant standards and procedures in all planning and execution of maintenance activities
• Perform inspections in accordance with the Mine Health and Safety Act regulations, manufacturing and Company standards with specific reference to Winding Plant in particular (Chapter 16)
• Contribute to a culture of zero harm by adhering to all requirements as laid down by legislation, health, safety, environmental, security policies, and procedures, and by the application of specific instructions to own work area and task completion
• Promote and develop team work to become an affective team member
• Ensure that condition monitoring of equipment, scheduled and planned maintenance are conducted effectively
• Timely response to breakdown management, conduct appropriate root cause analysis and diagnosis
• Repairing breakdowns as they occur and assisting with expansions and construction of new equipment or installations
• Responsible for winder control and electrical systems, including but not limited to: Compressor control and electrical systems, Shaft and shaft station control and electrical systems, Updating of all electrical documentation (drawings, equipment database and datasheets) & Switching and preventative maintenance tasks on MV equipment in accordance with policies and procedures 
• Exercise sound expert judgment with regards to repair versus replacement versus upgrade of components
•  Align with planned maintenance schedules, including maintenance of relevant records for all winder and electrical equipment and electrical installations in area of responsibility
• Perform all activities according to instructions, procedures and engineering needs
• Identify spares requirements and order according to departmental procedure
• Create and maintain job cards according to SAP system and requirements
• Work overtime, standby and be available for call-outs should the need arise