About the position
Well known mining and earthmoving equipment company is looking for an experienced Field Service Technician to join their team on Kolomela Mine. Minimum 3-5 years’ experience is required.
Reporting to the Working Foreman where he will be given certain maintenance or repair tasks which will be done on a mine or specific site. The Technician will ensure that all machines in for repairs and maintenance, either mechanical or electrical are kept in a good condition and all maintenance done promptly according to standard operating and safe work procedures. The technician will work in line with the mine’s health and safety act set by government.
Qualifications Required
Trade Tested Diesel Mechanic, Auto Electrician or EME Mechanic is required
Red Seal or Section 13 or Section 28 is essential
Experience with mining trucks, dozers or excavators is essential
Valid drivers license and passport is required
Duties
Repairing and maintaining equipment according to standards with no re-work.
Accurate troubleshooting (fault-finding)
Field service vehicle, diagnostic tools and special tools, care and ownership.
Adhere and comply with policies.
Adhere and comply with MHSA (Mine, Health, Safety Act.)
Carry out inspection and report on equipment which shall be submitted to the factory
(PIR)
Carry out service, troubleshooting and repairs as per OEM standards and requirements.
Carry out an HIRA (Hazard Identification Risk Assessment) before starting with any task on the mine or workshop.
To complete/oversee the repairs of any defect found.
Complete complaint, cause and correction on service job card for sign off. The customer or representative of the company on completion of a task must sign Service report and delivery
notes.
Timely complete all relevant administrative requirements, including, but not limited to service
job cards and technical data sheets.
Downloading of machine/Engine software, variables and Data protocol with diagnostics
(Sculi) and distributing to the correct responsible person.
Work according to OEM standard repair times.
Use and understand diagnostic equipment.
Choose innovative ways to carrying out tasks in a safe manner.
Operate electrical and mechanical equipment pertaining to the job, i.e. power tools.
Ensure integrity of all related tools of trade.
Work according to occupational health, safety and environment requirements.
Work according to the Mine health and safety act.
Supervision of employees where applicable, artisan assistant, apprentice.
Co-ordination and collaboration of employees working on the same equipment.
Helping where needed and carrying out any reasonable request.
Needs to attend training courses, online and in Springs.
Will work shifts, which do not correspond to normal shift times.
Required to work overtime at very short notice.
Required to be on standby as scheduled.
On occasions have to sleep out of town away from home for extensive periods.
Report to site supervisor of all equipment defects and note on service report.
Provide training to customers about correct usage of equipment and maintenance.
Provide training to customers maintenance staff on correct service and maintenance practices.
Compiling of parts list and distributing to the responsible person.
Identifying of components.
Submitting oil samples accurately and timeously.
Prepare and submit time sheets.
Driving, using, maintaining and taking care of field service vehicle.
Completing of warranty and upgrade claims
Submitting warranty, SEU components with correct tagging and plugging
Collaborate closely with technical department to resolve technical issues
Provide training to apprentices on how to identify and resolve issues, repairs, maintaining, etc.
Provide technical support to customers during normal time and after hours
Supplying supervisor accurate feedback on work progress.
Job related skills:
Electric, Hydraulic and Mechanical faultfinding skills.
Welding skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
Team work
Demonstrates a technical aptitude and ability.
- Communication skills to build strong relationship with customers.
- Ability to identify potential hazards.
Desired Skills:
- earthmoving
- hydraulic
- electric
- mechanical
- field service technician
- mining
- diesel mechanic
Employer & Job Benefits:
- Basic salary
- company car
- allowances
- medical aid
- provident fund
