Diesel Mechanic (x3)
Fraser Alexander (Pty) Ltd.
Posted : 2024/Mar/08
Closing Date: 15 March 2024
Location : Limpopo
Job Ref #: FA-759
Industry: Engineering
Job Type: Permanent
Positions Available: 3
Fraser Alexander is a leading supplier of services to the mining industry, a global partner adding value to mining, waste and infrastructure through smart solutions. Our offering includes mineral processing, tailings dam construction and tailings management. We are looking to attract key talent to add to our existing pool of highly sought-after professionals.
Job Description
PURPOSE
Exciting opportunities exist to render an efficient service on maintaining of plant and equipment and adhering to safety aspects.
Job Requirements
RESPONSIBILITIES
Inspections and Reporting
Conduct all relevant inspections, diagnostic tests to determine the condition of the vehicles and prepare reports
Interpret diagnostic results and offer suitable solutions
Safety Aspects on Plant and Equipment
Ensure compliance with all maintenance standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Ensure that electrical, kinetic and potential energy are neutralised before commencing tasks
Report on all accidents and incidents and safety deviations
Maintenance of Plant and Equipment
Prepare work plans after fully scoping out the problems
Order parts and maintain parts inventory
Perform planned and unplanned maintenance
Repair or replace vehicle engines, steering mechanisms, suspensions, transmissions and braking systems as per original equipment manufacturer (OEM) specifications
Repair or replace light fittings, wiring harnesses, batteries, alternators, starters, ignitions and proximity switches
Repair and maintain basic electrical systems on vehicles (12v, 24v, 48v)
Replace hydraulic equipment, pumps, valves and cylinders
Test drive vehicles to gauge performance
Conduct oil sampling, analyse and report
Conduct site visits in the case of an emergency or sudden breakdown
Ensure that tools and equipment are kept in a safe working condition
General Responsibilities
Adhere to SHEQ-C Code of Conduct requirements, employment legislation as well as company policies and procedures as amended from time-to-time
Ensure good housekeeping of plant and equipment
Maintain detailed records of serviced vehicles
QUALIFICATIONS
N3 or equivalent
Diesel Mechanic Trade Certificate
All training certificates and training module documentation be available from accredited training centre
Valid driver’s licence
EXPERIENCE
Minimum three years’ experience on Trackless Mobile Machines (TMM) in a mining environment
Minimum five years’ experience on yellow equipment
Basic electrical exposure
SKILLS, QUALITIES AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
Mechanical
Critical thinking / analytical
Interpersonal
Planning and organising
Problem-solving
Decision-making
Action-oriented
Communication (both written and verbal)
Closing Date: 15 March 2024
Apply online at
https://jobs.mcidirecthire.com/AvailableVacancies/Vacancy?CompanyPublishingId=49791