Mining Electrician: Maintenance, Safety & Training Lead

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Thabazimbi; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful work

Learning opportunities

Career progression

Diversity culture

Safe operations

Job summary

Valterra Platinum invites applications for an Electrician UG in the Engineering Department. You will maintain, install and commission electrical components of mining machinery to agreed standards in the underground area.

Responsibilities include safety meetings, risk assessments, task allocation, breakdown response, and on-the-job training for subordinates. You will report to the Engineering Foreman and contribute to safe, efficient operations in a high-performance mining setting.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 / N3 and Electrical Trade Test required.
• 3 years’ mining experience strongly preferred.
• Commitment to safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Attend and conduct Safety meetings.
• Conduct risk assessments and allocate tasks to subordinates.
• Attend to breakdowns and emergencies as required; ensure spares and materials are available.
• Provide on-the-job training and coaching to subordinates.
• Record results of legal examinations and maintain documentation.
• Ensure work meets standards and specifications; use appropriate tools.
• Maintain clear work plans and communicate with supervisors.

Skills

Safety leadership

Risk assessment

Team supervision

Electrical troubleshooting

Communication

Education

Grade 12 / N3

Electrical Trade Test

Job description

Valterra Platinum invites applications for an Electrician UG in the Engineering Department. You will maintain, install and commission electrical components of mining machinery to agreed standards in the underground area.

Responsibilities include safety meetings, risk assessments, task allocation, breakdown response, and on-the-job training for subordinates. You will report to the Engineering Foreman and contribute to safe, efficient operations in a high-performance mining setting.