About the position
Introduction
Kalagadi Manganese is a female owned Mining Company in Southern Africa and is one of the world’s leading Manganese producers. Kalagadi Manganese Mine is situated in the town of Hotazel 70km from Kuruman, Northern Cape Province.
The closing date for applications will be Monday, 22 April 2024.
Description
The successful candidate will be responsible for the safe maintenance of plant equipment and machinery according to sound engineering practice and equipment specifications for optimal production.
The position will require working standby.
TASK AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Electrical Installation, maintain equipment and working areas at "Zero Tolerance” compliance.
- Ensure use of proper procedure and required safety devices for all tasks.
- Implements and maintains applicable Safety, Regulations, The Act, Codes of practice and standards.
- Complete safety, injury, hazard, risk, and incident reports.
- Ensure that all appropriate work specification, procedures, and legal requirements are applied to the use of equipment & machinery and related safety devices.
- Liaises with the engineering team and other role players regarding daily, weekly, and monthly needs in the area.
- Schedules breakdown requests and installation needs with relevant role players.
- Ensure optimal availability of plant equipment.
- Fault finding, repairs and maintenance of both electrical and plant equipment and machinery.
- Troubleshoot production problems and take preventative or corrective action as required.
- Ensure preventative maintenance planned and executed in a cost-effective manner.
- Ensure that all breakdowns are attended to immediately.
- Ensure compliance to operational and legal requirements regarding Health and Safety.
- Conduct plant inspections and monitoring for potential and existing defects.
- Identifying and responding to safety hazards.
- Read and interpret blueprints, manuals, and process specifications to visualize layouts and guide work.
- Collect, analyse, summarise information and trends to prepare electrical maintenance reports.
- Collaborate with maintenance planning department and maintenance workshop personnel to ensure maintenance requirements are met.
- Document and communicate actions, irregularities, and ongoing maintenance requirements.
Minimum Requirements
- Grade 12 or Equivalent.
- N6 Technical Certificate or S4.
- Trade Certificate Electrical or National Diploma.
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience.
TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
- Plant experience.
- 3 to 5 years post-trade qualified experience.
- Supervisory experience would be advantageous.
- MV Training would be advantageous.
- Good Knowledge of Power Reticulation.
- Good knowledge of MV and LV equipment.
- Good planning and organizing skills.
- Good knowledge of PLC, VSD, SIMOCODE and SCADA would be advantageous.
- Linky Feeder experience would be advantageous.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
- High personal integrity and professionalism.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Computer literacy.
- Self-motivation and the ability to work independently as well in a team.
- Strong and dynamic personality.
- Must be medically fit to work.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Attention to detail.
- Meticulous in work execution.
- Zero tolerance for errors.
- Ability to direct and supervise the work of subordinates.
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
Desired Skills:
- Trade Test
- Power Reticulation
- MV and LV equipment
- PLC
- VSD
- SIMOCODE
- SCADA
