Engineering Artisan - Fitter - Project-based Fixed Term Contract

Northern Cape
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Contract
Sectors: Engineering Mining
Reference: 166987

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Vacancy Details

Employer: Minopex

Introduction

This position will be based at the Gamsberg site close to Aggeneys in the Northern Cape.

Description

The purpose of this position is to diagnose and maintain machinery and equipment according to technical specification and sound engineering practise.

Qualification Requirements

Matric (Grade 12) or an equivalent qualification registered at NQF Level 4, including relevant NATED courses (e.g., N3 Certificate)
Valid Section 13 / Section 26(D) Trade Test Certificate required
Valid driver’s license code B, EB or C1
Own transport to attend to call outs

Experience and Skills Requirements

Minimum of 2-3 years’ experience as a qualified Fitter
English Language Proficiency
Time management skills

Duties and Responsibilities

Investigate, diagnose and perform trade related maintenance and repair of equipment and machinery according to the maintenance requirements, standards and specifications
Perform daily inspections in accordance with the Mine Health and Safety Act regulations, operational and company standards to report all defects and breakdowns on equipment and machinery to the Supervisor
Develop, modify, construct and install all types of trade related equipment required for the safe operation of all engineering equipment
Ensure that all installations and equipment are safe and in good working order after task completion
Continuously monitor equipment failure and efficiency to improve trade specific equipment and systems
Consult with production teams on maintenance activities that effects production
Supports the achievement of engineering availability and production performance levels
Ensure that maintenance related information is recorded and reported to the relevant planning office to support the maintenance of the planned/asset maintenance system

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About Minopex

Established in response to an industry trend towards outsourcing the operational aspects of minerals processing, Minopex has grown to become a leading specialist in the field of outsourced operation and maintenance (O&M) of metal and mineral processing facilities in the coal, platinum, gold, iron ore and diamond industries. The company is internationally acknowledged for its quality service and high standards and few mining companies run their mineral processing plants as efficiently.

Minopex sets itself apart from its competition by focusing on quality related service at market related prices and company employees fully embrace this ethos, which has become one of the company’s cornerstones of success.