Artisan Lead Hand - Vermiculite Maintenance - Mobile Workshop
Job details
Palabora has been in operation since it was incorporated in 1956 and is South Africa's only producer of refined copper. During the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s, the company's open-pit copper mine and associated processing plants produced over 2,7 million tons of copper. Palabora is listed in the JSE. Producing about 60,000 tonnes of refined copper per year, the company supplies most of South Africa's copper needs and exports the balance.
The company owes its origin to the unique formation known as the Palabora Igneous Complex. Nowhere else is copper known to occur in carbonitites as is the case at Palabora, and a host of other minerals such as phosphates, vermiculite, phlogopite, magnetite, nickel, gold, silver, platinum and palladium also occur.
Palabora operates a large block cave copper mine and smelter complex employing approximately 2200 people. The refinery produces continuous cast rod for the domestic market and cathodes for export. Useful byproduct metals and minerals include zirconium chemicals, magnetite and nickel sulphate as well as small quantities of gold, silver and platinum. Palabora has developed a US$410 million underground mine with a production capacity of 30,000 tonnes of ore per day.
Palabora also owns a nearby vermiculite deposit which is mined and processed for sale worldwide. Vermiculite is a versatile industrial mineral with hundreds of uses.Key responsibilities will include:
Technical and administrative day-to-day support to Vermiculite Mobile Workshop Supervisor.
Mentoring Diesel Mechanics, Diagnosing, Troubleshooting, Repairing, Overhauling, and performing Preventative Maintenance on Heavy Mobile Equipment.
Conducting performance and quality checks on mobile equipment machinery in accordance with mobile maintenance strategy.
Creating, Promoting, executing a safe working culture.
Adherence to Palabora Copper SHEQ Programs and systems to all PMC employees and Contractors in the section.
Relieving Vermiculite Mobile Workshop Supervisor when required and perform standby duties.
Controlling consumables and order spares parts when needed.
Training team members in solving unusual mobile maintenance problems by analysis and troubleshooting.
Conducting root cause analysis and diagnoses of heavy mobile mechanical problems.
Assisting the team to verify and update SWP's and HIRA's.
Co-ordinating and maintaining 2.9.2 SHEQ system.
Encouraging employees, assessing, participating, and implementing positive improvement ideas and initiatives in line with the VIP program in the section.
Supporting Mobile Workshop Supervisor in planning, organizing, leading, and controlling of the workshop team.
Executing duties as per the operations, department, and business needs cost effectively and efficiently.
Assisting the Mobile Workshop Supervisor on cost management and reduction.
Intrinsic Qualities:
Must have good verbal and written communication skills.
Must have self-discipline.
Must be able to work in a team environment.
Ability to work under strenuous conditions.
Ability to work independently.
Must have analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong technical skills.
Good understanding of planned maintenance principles.
Strong operational support.
Qualifications & Experience:
Matric/N4.
Qualified artisan in Earth Moving Equipment Mechanic (Specializing in Heavy Equipment Mechanic).
Minimum of 8 year of experience in Earth Moving Mechanics with 5 years Specializing in Heavy Equipment Mechanics.
Strong and sound technical knowledge in hydraulics and electrical including fault finding.
Strong and sound working experience on multiple Front-End Loaders, hauled trucks, tracks, excavators, Graders, Dozer's equipment operations of various size and weights from different OEM's.
Trained and competent on Xentry software and operating tool for Machine defects diagnoses.
Valid Driver's License
License to operate heavy equipment machinery.
Good understanding and exposure in mining maintenance environment.
Computer Literacy in MS Word, MS Excel, and Power Point.
Maintenance Management will be advantageous.
Supervisory training will be advantageous.
Knowledge of SAP System will be advantageous.
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