Engineering Jobs at Seriti

The role:

Responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Is responsible for maintenance and repair of equipment and machines in order to ensure the availability & reliability thereof
• Is responsible for engineering technical compliance
• Keep record of inspections, maintenance and repairs conducted to equipment on checklists and job cards
• Be able to identify faults and repair defects without supervision
• Maintain good housekeeping in the area of responsibility
• Ensuring that all planning and productivity requirements are achieved
• Perform inspections and work in accordance with the Mine Standards and Procedures and the Mine Health and Safety Act and regulations
• Undertake appropriate Risk Assessments (RA) in order to perform in a safe and controlled manner
• Must be prepared to work shifts, overtime and standby duties

Requirements:

• Recognised Fitter or Fitter & Turner Trade Test Certificate
• Internal Candidates
• Grade 12 with Math (Not Literacy) & Science, minimum E symbol with relevant two N2 Trade related subjects as per MQA guideline or N2 with four relevant trade related subjects as per MQA guideline
• External Candidates
• Grade 12 with Math (Not Literacy) & Science, minimum E symbol with four N2 relevant trade related subjects as per MQA guideline
• Have sound knowledge of MHSA, safety systems and a high regard for safety, regulations, and standards
• Proven excellent safety record
• Display good understanding of equipment & tools and uses thereof
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Must be able to speak, read and write in English
• Be able to cope effectively with pressure in a production environment, be innovative and a self-starter
• Be able to work in a team
• Be able to identify faults and repair defects without supervision
• Valid K53 driver’s license with own transport
• In possession or able to obtain a valid Certificate of Fitness

Advantageous:

• At least 2 years post-trade experience as a Fitter
• Experience on conveyor systems, pumps, crushing and screening equipment, compressors and hydraulic systems

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The role:

The role is responsible for the day-to-day implementation of plans to manage Seriti Coal’s Engineering Assets, Resources and Infrastructure – availability of machinery and equipment and managing resources and people to achieve planned production targets.

Responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Maintain safe work practices and a safe working environment by ensuring that legal requirements and group working standards and policies related to engineering are implemented and followed on the Operations and Projects
• Optimise planned maintenance schedules of machinery and equipment ensuring that equipment is effectively maintained
• Research and implement best practice systems with respect to cost, maintenance, safety and people management
• Effective People management, ensuring that roles are well defined and clarified and that competencies and learning paths are developed to human capacity and capability
• Financial Budgeting & Management
• Participate in ad hoc projects providing input into drafting of scope for new projects
• Sound knowledge of conveyor belts, transfer chutes, screening, crushing, stacker-reclaimers, pumps, dense medium separation plant and hydraulic/pneumatic equipment
• Manage conveyor belt inventory and forecasting
• Management of critical spares and sub-assemblies (stock levels/turnaround time and quality of repairs)
• Contractor management compliance i.e. safety, training/authorizations and quality
• Structural integrity maintenance management
• Managing structural/mechanical/hydraulic drawing libraries

Requirements:

• National N4 Certificate and Recognized Trade Test in the relevant discipline or National Diploma or Engineering degree
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience as an 2.9.2 Engineering Foreman
• Safety & Risk Management Course
• Knowledge of Relevant Legislation including: The Mine Health and Safety Act, Minerals and Energy Act, Basic Conditions of Employment and Environmental Legislation
• An in-depth knowledge of technical engineering aspects such as outside equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and South Africa Bureau of Standards (SABS)
• A good working knowledge and understanding of machinery and equipment used in the Mining Industry
• Aware of best practices and new technologies relating to Engineering Principles and Processes
• Computer Literacy: MS Office and SAP
• Valid driver’s licence
• In possession of or able to obtain a certificate of fitness

Advantageous:

• Diploma / Degree in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering (NQF Level 7)