Underground Diesel Mechanic - Trackless Mining

Express Employment Professionals

Polokwane

On-site

ZAR 456,000 - 516,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Express Employment Professionals seeks an experienced Diesel/Earthmoving Mechanic for underground chrome mining. You will maintain, diagnose and repair diesel-powered underground equipment to maximise uptime and safety.

The role demands extensive underground trackless and mechanised mining experience and strong hydraulic fitting capabilities. Requirements include Grade 12, a Diesel/Earthmoving Mechanic Trade Certificate, and at least 5 years in chrome/mining environments, with underground

Qualifications

Grade 12 / Matric – Required
Diesel Mechanic or Earthmoving Mechanic Trade Certificate – Required
Minimum 5 years' practical experience in chrome plant or mining-related environment
Minimum 5 years' underground trackless mining experience
Minimum 5 years' underground mechanised mining experience
Minimum 5 years' hydraulic fitting experience
Proven experience maintaining and repairing diesel-powered mobile/heavy-duty mining equipment
Strong mechanical and hydraulic fault-finding and diagnostic capabilities

Responsibilities

Perform routine, preventative and corrective maintenance on diesel-powered underground mining equipment.
Inspect, service, maintain and repair mobile and trackless mining equipment.
Diagnose mechanical and hydraulic faults and conduct effective repairs.
Respond to breakdowns and identify root causes of equipment failures.
Remove, repair, overhaul and replace defective, damaged or worn components.
Maintain and repair engines, transmissions, differentials, axles, braking and cooling systems.
Maintain and repair hydraulic systems, cylinders, pumps, valves, hoses and related components.
Conduct hydraulic fault-finding and hydraulic fitting.
Conduct post-repair inspections and testing to ensure equipment is safe and operational.
Assist with commissioning, recommissioning, shutdowns, major maintenance and overhauls.
Monitor equipment condition and proactively identify potential failures.
Support production and mining teams by ensuring equipment is efficiently returned to service.
Comply with all mine health and safety policies, procedures, standards and legal requirements.
Apply lock-out/tag-out and isolation procedures.
Conduct required pre-use and post-maintenance inspections.
Report unsafe conditions, equipment defects and hazards.
Participate in safety meetings, toolbox talks, inspections and training.
Maintain good housekeeping in workshops, underground areas and around equipment.
Complete accurate maintenance, service and repair records.
Report recurring faults, equipment reliability concerns and outstanding maintenance requirements to supervisors.