Master Welder

Anglo American; Kathu; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 60 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global mining firm is seeking a Master Welder to oversee maintenance operations on heavy machinery and equipment. This role emphasizes safety, performance, and continuous improvement, ensuring that all maintenance tasks are executed efficiently and effectively. You will lead a team of Artisans, providing training and guidance to uphold the highest standards of quality and safety. The company is committed to innovation and sustainability, making this an exciting opportunity to contribute to a safer and more efficient mining operation. If you are passionate about welding and leading teams, this role offers a chance to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Welder/Plater.
• Strong understanding of safety standards and company policies.
• Ability to train and assess Artisan competencies.

Responsibilities

• Ensure maintenance of HME/Plant equipment and guide Artisans.
• Promote safety and compliance in all operations.
• Identify equipment defects and report for timely resolution.

Skills

Welding

Safety Standards Awareness

Problem Solving

Team Leadership

Education

Grade 12/N3 Technical

Mechanical/Electrical Engineering Studies on NQF4

Trade Certificate as Welder/Plater

Tools

Welding Equipment

Safety Gear

Job description

Company Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Master Welder. The purpose of this role is to Maintain maintenance operations on HME/Plant equipment and machinery and guide Artisans on quality, safety, and problem-solving to reach production and productivity targets.

We’re the best in the industry.

You’ll make us better.

Guided by our purpose and our values, we enable both high performance and purposeful action as we aim to “re-imagine mining to improve people’s lives", delivering the metals and minerals that make modern life possible – from mobile phones to medicines.

Kumba Iron Ore

We produce high-grade iron ore, the key component in steel widely used in construction and manufacturing across the world. Our activities include all aspects – exploration; mining; processing and blending; shipping; marketing and selling. In South Africa, we have mining operations in the Northern Cape province, as well as a head office in Gauteng, and a port operation in Saldanha Bay, Western Cape.

Job Description

As our Master Welder your responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Safety, Health, and Environment
  • Adhere to all health and safety practices and requirements.
  • Promote good housekeeping to ensure compliance and an environment where team members can deliver their outputs within a controlled risk environment.
  • Exemplify all relevant safety standards and procedures as a positive example for learners to follow and prioritise in their work practices.
  • Active participation in SLAMs, HPHs, relevant Risk Assessments and close-out of Safety Actions.
• Performance and Delivery
• Equipment and Machinery Maintenance:
  • Ensure effective equipment and related machinery maintenance for optimal availability to maximise production and ensure schedule compliance.
  • Identify and report defects, equipment failures and time required for repair to the Supervisor to enable applicable decision-making, action planning and problem resolution.
  • Perform high-level fault finding, generate alternatives and suggest economically viable options for optimal equipment availability.
  • Execute work as per Operating Model standards and procedures.
  • Complete job cards thoroughly and return them on time.
  • Keep all toolboxes and tools clean and sound.
  • Ensure proper communication and handover of outstanding tasks between shifts and dayshift teams.
• Continuous improvement:
  • Keep up to date with innovations in equipment and methodologies, evaluate and align them with operational requirements to ensure continuous improvements.
  • Provide leadership on reporting of events and hazards.
• Maintenance Efficiency:
  • Improve maintenance efficiency by ensuring Artisans and related stakeholders are always fully versed with critical equipment, requirements, settings, and SOPs.
  • Ensure installations, commissioning of infrastructure and post-installation work testing for functionality are executed following specifications to meet deadlines.
  • Continuously monitor maintenance progress and related preparation activities against ad hoc jobs to meet operational targets, minimise downtime, enable timely reporting and enhance equipment efficiency.
• Artisan Training, Development and Assessment:
  • Identify and utilise on-the-job learning opportunities to achieve required competency levels.
  • Check the quality of work done by Artisans and provide training and development to address deficiencies.
  • Give feedback to the supervisor to ensure Artisan's competence.
  • Proactively advise concerned parties on maintenance-related matters aligned with best practices and within agreed-upon timeframes to avoid possible problems.
  • Ensure that learners under supervision adhere to all relevant safety standards and procedures.
• Assistance and Practices:
  • Assist supervisor and co-workers when required within company policies, procedures, and guidelines to enhance teamwork objectives.
  • Provide advice in all maintenance-related matters and tactics to concerned parties proactively aligned with best practices and within agreed-upon timeframes to avoid possible problems and uplift the competence base.

This role is in the Engineering & Maintenance (ENG) Department at a band J3. The role reports to the Engineering Supervisor

Qualifications

• Grade 12/N3 Technical
• Mechanical/Electrical Engineering Studies on NQF4.
• Trade Certificate as Welder/Plater
• SA Drivers Licence

Technical Knowledge

• Possessing 5 years of experience as a Welder/Plater.
• Demonstrating awareness of safety standards.
• Familiarity with company policies and procedures.
• Understand the specific functionality of the discipline's equipment, tools, and machinery.
• Competence in technical assessment.

Additional Information

Who we are?

Anglo American is a global diversified mining business. Our portfolio of world-class mining operations provides the metals and minerals that make modern life possible. We use innovative practices and the latest technologies to discover new resources and mine.

We work together with our key partners and stakeholders to unlock the sustainable value that those resources represent for our shareholders, the communities and countries in which we operate and for society at large. Anglo American is re-imagining mining to improve people’s lives.

How we are committed to your safety

Nothing is more important to us than ensuring you return home safely after a day’s work. To make that happen, we have the most rigorous safety standards in the industry. Not only that, we’re also continually investing in new technologies – from drones to data analytics – that are helping to make mining safer.

Inclusion and Diversity

Anglo American is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfil their potential.

How to apply

To apply for this role, please complete our online application form. You will have the opportunity to upload your CV and other relevant documentation as part of this process.