Engineering Artisan Rigger

Western Cape
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Mining
Reference: 170205

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Vacancy Details

Employer: Minopex

Introduction

This position will be based in the Saldanha Bay Municipality area in the Western Cape.

Description

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

Duties and Responsibilities

Conduct trade related fault-finding on rigging and lifting equipment
Perform inspections on lifting equipment and working at heights equipment according to legislative requirements
Maintain inspection registers for lifting tackle and working at heights equipment to monitor and ensure compliance
Coordinate the maintenance of lifting and working at heights equipment to ensure adherence to legal requirements
Coordinate the availability of lifting equipment and machines by liaising with external suppliers
Plan, coordinate and execute rigging and lifting tasks
Conduct risk assessments and complete master lifting plans before proceeding with lifting operations
Monitor the efficiency of maintained equipment and machinery to engineering maintenance standards
Comply with permit procedures before proceeding with lifting operations
Prioritise activities according to requirements
Record and file all data related to lifting operations and lifting equipment

Qualification Requirements

Matric (Grade 12) or an equivalent qualification registered at NQF Level 4, including relevant NATED qualifications such as the 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

A minimum of 4 - 5 years’ experience as a qualified Rigger
English language proficiency
Time management skills

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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.