Electrician (3 Positions) – Epiroc

ELECTRICIAN X (3)

Job Summary:                  To attend to all electrical related issues on both surface and underground mining equipment

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Duties and Responsibilities

• To attend to all electrical related issues on underground mining machinery
• To plan for spares requirement pertaining to electrical circuits
• To receive general supervision through inspection of work for compliance with directions, plans and/or specifications.
• To report all major defects to either the site Foreman or Site Supervisor.
• To fault find and repair equipment under contract to Epiroc Standards
• To maintain equipment on contract as per Epiroc maintenance manual
• To ensure that all relevant documentation(work order, Operator/ Mechanical/ productivity checklists) is complete as per requirement
• To ensure that all tools, workshop facility and equipment are used correctly and kept in good working condition
• Ensure good housekeeping in the workshop.
• To report on incident/accidents damage caused by the client
• Work shift rosters as required.
• Continuously development by taking up training courses on Competence Portal.
• To be available 24/7.
• To perform other related work as assigned

Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality requirements

• To conduct and attend SHEQ talks at the start of the shift
• To wear correct PPE at all times
• To ensure good housekeeping in the workshop
• To report all incident/accidents to the immediate supervisor
• Employees to protect their own health and safety

Employees to protect health and safety of others

Requirements (Education and experience)

• Craft certificate in Auto / Power Electrical or equivalent
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience on surface drilling mining equipment.
• Must have worked on surface drills before, the longer the better, either Epiroc drills or Sandvik drills, Epiroc drills will be an advantage.
• Mechanical experience on drill rigs will be an advantage.
• Automation experience will be an advantage.

Key knowledge, attributes, skills and abilities

• Ability to identify electrical problems and apply diagnostic methods to achieve satisfactory results.
• Ability to interpret Hydraulic/ pneumatic/Electrical drawings.
• They must be computer literate and be able to work on excel, word and PP.
• Ability to identify, organize and use resources effectively to complete tasks with due regard to cost, quality, safety and environmental impact.
• Function as an effective member of a team.
• Manage and apply safe systems of work.
• Accept responsibility for work of self and others.
• Work reliably and effectively without close supervision, to the appropriate codes of practice.
• Attention to detail and show a strong sense of urgency.