Fitter (Plant Engineering) (C2)

Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine (Pty) Ltd; Limpopo; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine invites applications for a Plant Maintenance role situated in the Limpopo Province. The successful candidate will support the Plant Engineering team by executing maintenance, installation, repairs and replacements, ensuring a clean and safe workshop environment and timely completion of planned work orders.

Minimum two years of trade-specific experience in heavy industry or mining, with hands-on work on Osborn jaw crushers, screens and allied equipment.

Qualifications

• 2 years practical trade specific experience in a heavy industrial / mining / plant environment.

Responsibilities

• Execute manufacturing, developing, installation, repairs, replacement and maintenance duties in support of the Plant Engineering team.
• Plan improvement projects. Arrange for relevant quotations and submit for approval.
• Schedule and organize workload, spares, tools and resources according to project plans and maintenance schedules.
• Perform asset care activities and ensure equipment is cleaned, serviced and maintained as per OEM requirements.
• Attend to standby duties and communicate status to supervisor.

Skills

Maintenance & repair

Mining environment experience

Safety procedures

Problem solving

Education

Grade 12 / Standard 10 with Mathematics / Maths literacy and Relevant Trade Test

N2 Certificate: Engineering Studies and Relevant Trade Test

Code 08 (B) Driver's Licence

TMM Licences "A" Dover

Tools

Osborn jaw crusher

Dabmar screens

Vibramech screens

Centrifugal pumps

HMD Drum

Magnetic separation

Agitator

Job description

Seize this opportunity to join Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine, a values-driven Company that cares for its people unconditionally. Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine is a wholly owned subsidiary of Assore Limited.

Our mine, situated in the Limpopo Province about 60 kilometers from Lydenburg and 40 kilometers from Burgersfort, and is a world-class producer of Chrome Ore.

The successful applicant will report to the Chargehand or nominee.

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 12 / Standard 10 with Mathematics / Maths literacy and Relevant Trade Test.
• OR
• N2 Certificate: Engineering Studies and Relevant Trade Test.
• Code 08 (B) Driver's Licence.
• TMM Licences "A" Dover.

EXPERIENCE (including but not limited to):

• 2 years practical trade specific experience in a heavy industrial / mining / plant environment.
• 2 years practical experience on Osborn jaw crusher, dabmar screens, vibramech screens, centrifugal pumps, HMD Drum, magnetic separation and agitator.

DUTIES (including but not limited to):

• Execute manufacturing, developing, installation, repairs, replacement and maintenance duties in support of the Plant Engineering team.
• Ensure workshop and working environment is clean at all times. Assist in ensuring the workshop's operational functioning.
• Plan improvement projects. Arrange for relevant quotations and submit for approval. Schedule and organize work load, spares, tools and resources according to projects, maintenance/breakdown schedule processes and procedures. Obtain permits and safe declarations to work, and related permits for work to be performed by complying with the required procedures related to work permits. Execute work against issued work order in a timeous and accurate manner. Complete work orders and return to supervisor for sign off. Conduct daily inspections, whether scheduled or ad hoc, and record feedback on work order. Conduct planning of job shown on work order to ensure job is executed in shortest space of time.
• Conduct mini risk assessment and lock-out procedure in own area of work and within span of control.
• Perform asset care activities as required to project/maintenance /breakdown schedule including accurate and timeous feedback and documentation to all relevant stakeholders. Operate and maintain equipment in line with requirements of Code of Practice, policies and procedures. Adhere to manufacturer's (OEM's) maintenance service requirements.
• Ensure all equipment and tools are cleaned after use and stored in Storeroom according to labelling. Ensure that personal toolbox is in safe working condition. All equipment is inspected continuously to repair identified defects in time to prevent breakdowns, damaged equipment, injuries, and production delays and to identify future defects. Plan, order, collect and utilize parts to minimize production delays, due to equipment and machinery failure. Equipment is maintained pro-actively and serviced on a scheduled basis to ensure equipment availability and reliability i.e. compressors. Perform condition monitoring on equipment. Installation and maintenance on conveyor belts. Breakdowns are attended to immediately to restore availability and reported to the Chargehand and Control Room. Report and communicate unrepairable equipment to the supervisor.
• Ensure effective teamwork and good communication by establishing interaction between team members and relevant stakeholders.
• Perform standby duties according to schedule. Attend to call-outs as per procedure.

Selection will take place according to the Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine Recruitment Operating Procedure. Consideration will be given to individuals who align to the Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine Values. The successful candidate will be appointed on the Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine Conditions of Employment, which includes being certified medically fit as per the Mine Health and Safety Act 29/1996. Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine is an equal opportunity employer, and due consideration will be taken in terms of the Company's Employment Equity Plan and Mining Charter objectives.

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• The processing of your personal information for recruitment purposes.
• Further processing of personal information, which may be shared with third parties for verification purposes.
• Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine will keep the record of your personal information confidential and for the specific purpose it was intended for.