Diesel Electric Fitter

Oxyon People Solutions; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxyon People Solutions in Pretoria is seeking skilled individuals for electrical and mechanical repairs of locomotives and track mobiles. Applicants should have various certifications including Diesel Electrical Fitter and a Valid Brake Certificate.

The role demands physical ability to work outdoors under diverse weather conditions while adhering to stringent safety protocols.

Candidates must be prepared to work standby and travel across local sites and Africa.

Qualifications

• Ability to work outdoors and in all types of weather.
• Must perform workload including lifting and carrying up to 25kg.
• Yearly KBC and red card certification.

Responsibilities

• Conduct electrical and mechanical repairs of locomotives.
• Work on standby and be willing to travel local and in Africa.
• Ensure compliance with safety requirements and use safety gear.

Skills

Qualification in Diesel Electrical Fitter

Artisan

Valid Brake Certificate

Valid Driver’s license

Valid Passport

Valid Rigging and Slinging certificate

Safety training

Competency in use of Fire extinguisher

Valid overhead crane competency training certificate

Competency in use of First Aid

Competency in Working on heights

Competency in working in confined spaces

Job description

Overview

Electrical and Mechanical Repairs of Locomotive and Track Mobiles.

Qualifications

• Qualification in Diesel Electrical Fitter
• Artisan
• Valid Brake Certificate
• Valid Driver’s license
• Valid Passport
• Valid Rigging and Slinging certificate
• Safety training where applicable
• Competency in the use of Fire extinguisher
• Valid overhead crane competency training certificate
• Competency in the use of First Aid
• Yearly KBC
• Yearly red card
• Yearly jack operating refresher course
• Safety induction at (Mittal &ARTS) and sites
• Competency in Working on heights
• Competency in working in confined spaces
• Work on Standby and willing to travel to sites local and in Africa
• If performing load test on locomotive the employee must have an A brown (high voltage) certificate

Physical Demands

• Carry load including spares and toolbox from 0-25kg
• Ability to work outdoors
• Exposure to all types of weather (cold, sun, rain, windy etc.)
• Bending
• Twist
• Reach with your body, arms or legs
• Clear vision
• Strong hand-grip
• Strong legs
• Lift your body to climb stairs
• Fair hearing

Safety Requirements

• Hard hats
• Overalls
• Dust mask
• Socks
• Safety glasses
• Ear plugs
• Safety boots
• Lock out Belts
• Working in confined spaces
• Knee caps
• Hand gloves
• Safety harness whilst working on heights
• Life line belt
• Ear Protection

Hazards

• Chemical pool to clean equipment
• Electric Shocks
• Overhead material
• Pipes
• Oil spillages
• Vibration
• Moving machinery
• Welding Flashes
• Chemicals
• Heights
• Burning
• Radiation
• Gas
• Climbing stairs
• Working on heights
• Working in confined spaces