About the position
Duration: 12-Month Contract, with potential to go Permanent
Our client, a leading mining company, is seeking an experienced Winder Electrician to join their underground engineering team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the execution of general and specialist winder and associated installation maintenance, repairs and project work, ensuring safe and optimal Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
Responsibilities:
- Ensure personal and team safety by applying relevant standards and procedures in all planning and execution of maintenance activities
- Perform inspections in accordance with the Mine Health and Safety Act, particularly Chapter 16 - Winding Plant
- Maintain the highest levels of safety and contribute to a zero-harm culture
- Ensure that condition monitoring of equipment, scheduled and planned maintenance are conducted effectively
- Respond to breakdowns timeously, perform fault-finding and root-cause analysis
- Repairing equipment and assist with new installations and expansions
- Maintain and repair winder control systems and electrical systems
- Maintain compressor, shaft, and shaft station control systems
- Perform MV switching and preventative maintenance in line with standards and procedures
- Update electrical documentation including drawings, datasheets and equipment records
- Make expert judgment on whether to repair, replace, or upgrade components
- Execute scheduled, planned, and breakdown maintenance on winders and associated equipment
- Perform all activities according to instructions, procedures and engineering needs
- Identify spares requirements and order according to departmental procedure
- Create and maintain job cards on the system
Minimum Requirements:
- Grade 12 or equivalent
- Electrical Trade Certificate, and Medium Voltage (MV) Switching Certificate
- Sound knowledge of Minerals Act - Chapter 16 (Winding Plant)
- Minimum 5 years' experience as an Electrician, including proven winder maintenance experience on:
- Blair Multi Rope (BMR) Winders
- Double & Single Drum Winders
- Ability to work overtime, standby, and respond to call-outs when required
Desired Skills:
- Winder Electrician
- Winder Plant
- Winder Maintenance
- Blair Multi Rope (BMR) Winders
Desired Work Experience:
