Heavy Equipment Repair Mechanic

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Ensure Health and Safety standards, Regulations and Procedures are always adhered to.
Participate in safety meetings.
Ensure that machinery is maintained to the highest standards.
Carry out machinery services and preventive maintenance of high quality to avoid breakdowns.
Respond promptly to breakdowns to reduce downtime.
Ensure that all necessary parts and materials are available when needed.
Ensure tools are available for the team and kept in good condition.
Ensure quality of work is inspected before dispatching.
Ensuring compliance with all safety regulations and quality standards
Report all incidents immediately to the Supervisor.
Comply with all incident reporting and hazard identification policies.
To promote the culture of safety, quality & efficiency.
Carry out any other duties assigned by the Supervisor.

Competences

Knowledge of Safety Standards
Skilled in Earthmoving Equipment Repairs
Knowledge of the use of parts and service manuals
Fundamentals of Electricity Knowledge
Fundamentals Hydraulics Knowledge
Excellent people Management Skills and team Building
Good communication skills with supervisory experience
Problem Solving and analytical skills (After failure analysis)
Cost Awareness

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

Grade 12 Certificate
Minimum of an Advanced Certificate in Heavy Equipment Repair
Diploma in Heavy Equipment Repair/Mechanical engineering from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.
Minimum experience of 3 years on heavy equipment machinery in a mining environment.
Valid driver’s license.
Practicing Member of EIZ.