Alexander Fraser – Diesel Mechanic

RESPONSIBILITIES

Inspections and Reporting

• Conduct all relevant inspections and diagnostic tests to determine the condition of vehicles.

• Prepare and interpret diagnostic reports, offering suitable solutions.

Safety Aspects on Plant and Equipment

• Ensure compliance with all maintenance standard operating procedures (SOPs).

• Neutralize electrical, kinetic, and potential energy before commencing tasks.

• Report all accidents, incidents, and safety deviations.

Maintenance of Plant and Equipment

• Prepare work plans after fully scoping out problems.

• Order parts and maintain a parts inventory.

• Perform planned and unplanned maintenance.

• Repair or replace vehicle engines, steering mechanisms, suspensions, transmissions, and braking systems as per OEM specifications.

• Repair or replace light fittings, wiring harnesses, batteries, alternators, starters, ignitions, and proximity switches.

• Maintain and repair basic electrical systems on vehicles (12v, 24v, 48v).

• Replace hydraulic equipment, including pumps, valves, and cylinders.

• Test drive vehicles to gauge performance.

• Conduct oil sampling, analyze results, and report.

• Respond to emergency site visits for sudden breakdowns.

• Ensure tools and equipment are kept in a safe working condition.

General Responsibilities

• Adhere to SHEQ-C Code of Conduct requirements, employment legislation, and company policies and procedures.

• Ensure good housekeeping of plant and equipment.

• Maintain detailed records of serviced vehicles.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Diesel Mechanic Trade Certificate.

• Training certificates and module documentation from an accredited training center.

• Valid driver’s license.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum three years of experience with Trackless Mobile Machines (TMM) in a mining environment.

• Minimum five years of experience with yellow equipment.

• Basic electrical exposure.

SKILLS, QUALITIES, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Mechanical Expertise

• Critical thinking and analytical skills.

• Interpersonal skills.

• Planning and organizing abilities.

• Problem-solving and decision-making skills.

• Action-oriented mindset.

• Effective written and verbal communication.

How To Apply?

Closing Date

18 December 2024.