EXCAVATOR & SHOVEL FITTER | MINING CAREER AT FQM, KALUMBILA, SOLWEZI, ZAMBIA

Requisition Number: JR3705| Country: Zambia | Contract Type: On-going| Location: Solwezi | Category: Mining

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Overall Job Purpose

The position exists to maintain the complete fleet of Ancillary equipment to the OEM specifications and standards. Responsible to execute both planned and unplanned maintenance work activities on a shift by shift basis safely and effectively. The shift Artisan will perform maintenance activities in a safe and effective manner with the aim of delivering results that meet quality standards and company expectations.

Specific Job Responsibility

Identify Work

• Carry out equipment inspections and ensure corrective work is identified before it becomes a breakdown.
• Ensure that sufficient information is captured to perform or plan the corrective task by using the work request and or defect notice request process
• Ensure identified work is prioritized according to the potential risk to HSE & equipment availability
• Discuss with the off-going or on coming crew potential safety hazards and issues, ongoing work from previous shifts, progress of the mining plans and status of work in the schedule

Perform Work

• Ensure task requirements are clearly understood and all risks identified before commencing the job
• Collect all required tools and equipment prior to commencing the job to promote efficient maintenance practices
• Adhere to all site and company requirements for the use of permits, risk assessments, Isolations and risk management.
• Test & commission the machine to ensure all maintenance activities were effective and the machine is returned in a fit for purpose condition

Record Work & Job Completion

• Complete all maintenance documentation (Work orders, PM sheets, inspection sheets etc…) in full and to the required standard ensuring that all relevant information relating to the task is completed
• Clean and tag components requiring repair or core return
• Parts not required returned back into stock
• Report broken, damaged or missing tooling
• Ensure all work areas are well maintained and housekeeping standards are adhered to

Job Specific Competencies

• The ability work within a group in a challenging and geographically remote environment.
• Sound problem solving skills.
• Satisfactory oral communication skills in English.

Key Job Attributes

• Attention to detail
• Must possess Excellent communication skills
• Problem solving skills
• Must be flexible to work and attend to any shift as assigned
• Ability to multi-task
• Personal accountability
• Must be an active listener
• Must be a good team player
• Must demonstrate good peer relationships
• Must be able to effectively manage time
• Must be smart
• Self-driven
• Must be safety conscious

Experience Required to Perform in This Job

• At least 2 years in mining or heavy industry
• Where appropriate, hold valid driver’s licence
• Fault finding and diagnostics skills
• CAT / Komatsu large Ancillary mining equipment experience is an advantage

Qualifications

• Minimum of a craft certificate in Heavy Equipment Repair, Electrical, Mechanical or similar

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Deadline: 4 November 2021