Electrical Foreman - Mogalakwena Mine

REDPATH MINING; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining company is seeking a qualified Electrician with substantial experience in underground mining operations. Candidates should possess a matric certificate and a valid trade test, along with at least 5 years of experience as an appointed Foreman. Responsibilities include planning and executing maintenance, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and leading a maintenance team. A sound knowledge of relevant technology and regulations is essential.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years’ experience in a trackless/mechanized underground mining environment.
• Preferably 5 to 10 years’ experience working as a qualified artisan.
• 5 years’ experience as an appointed Foreman in Mining operations.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute routine and preventative maintenance.
• Monitor all electrical activities and inspections.
• Provide a safe and sustainable environment for your team.

Skills

Electrician skills

Instrumentation experience

PLC programming and maintenance

Knowledge of MV switch gear

Education

Matric certificate or equivalent

Section 13 Trade Test or Section 26D as a qualified Electrician

Tools

SAP systems

Sandvik rigs

Job description

Minimum Requirements

• Matric certificate/ equivalent
• Section 13 Trade Test or section 26D as a qualified Electrician
• Preferably 5 to 10 years’ experience working as a qualified artisan.
• 5 years’ experience as appointed Foreman in Mining underground or opencast operation and contracting industry (Mechanical & Electrical) / MV Certification would be an added advantage).
• Must have competent B.
• Computer literate.
• Valid Driver’s license – Code 8.
• Medically fit for underground

Experience, Knowledge & Skills

• At least 5 years’ experience in a trackless / mechanized underground mining environment.
• Instrumentation experience
• Knowledge of Sandvik rigs and leaky feeder system.
• Programing and maintenance of PLC systems.
• Knowledge of MV switch gear and CBS Systems.
• Sound knowledge and experience of underground Engineering related operations & maintenance, equipment operation.
• Underground planned maintenance principles regarding work planning / schedules.
• Understand the fundamentals regarding forecasting relevant resources via SAP systems to minimize downtimes.
• Ability to manage at front line, conducting inspection, repairs, and service maintenance work leadership experience with subordinates.
• Exceptional knowledge of the Mine, Health & Safety Act and Regulations.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Plan and execute routine, preventative and conduct corrective maintenance.
• Delicate, monitor all electrical activities, inspections, repairs, and service maintenance work leadership with subordinates.
• Provide a safe, secure, and sustainable environment for your team.
• Monitor compliance with company policies, standard operating procedures, and statutory requirements, and implement immediate measures to correct or eliminate any instances of non-conformance.
• Optimize cost effectiveness of equipment consumables and parts by providing specifications on equipment and parts required.
• Ensure company skills development initiative are in place as per Employment Equity and site-specific requirements.