Field Mechanic

2 weeks ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa The-Recruiter Full time

Description of Position
The Field Mechanic inspects machines for preventative maintenance, diagnoses problems for repairs on breakdowns

and plans all relevant work in conjunction with site programs.

Qualification, Experience and Technical Requirement

  • Red Seal Qualification
  • Minimum of 3 years post red seal experience as Diesel Mechanic
  • Code 10 Licence

Special Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills (English language)
  • Read electrical and hydraulic diagrams
  • Occupational Health and Safety Act and safe work procedures
  • Knowledge of machines and tools including uses, operation, repair and maintenance
  • Troubleshooting and identifying causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it
  • Repairing and maintaining Mechanical Equipment (Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines and equipment)
  • Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly
  • Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job (Equipment selection)
  • Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment using direct physical activity
  • Planning, organizing, prioritizing and time management skills

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Diagnosing and Repairing
  • Inspect all equipment on site for defects or required repairs in conjunction with fault list from Field Agent
  • Trouble shoot all breakdowns
  • Repair breakdowns and perform preventative maintenance and repair
  • Observe specifications, standards and procedures when carrying out repairs
  • Inspect condition of tyres on vehicles
  • Test safe stop weekly
  • Collect oil sample of components and send away for testing; investigate and provide feedback on oil sample results to Field Agent
  • Advise Plant Field Agent when assistance is needed with troubleshooting, spares and/or repairs.
  • Planning of Work
  • Complete preventative and reactive maintenance in conjunction with site production program
  • Advise the Site Foreman/General Foreman/Site Agent of required services, repairs and major breakdowns
  • Attend site production meetings to discuss service schedules, site programs, preventative maintenance

Communication

  • Communicate with operators regarding problems with equipment
  • Report all breakdowns on a daily basis to Plant Field Agent
  • Communicate operator absenteeism to Plant Field Agent
  • Report all normal wear, tyre damage and tear tyre replacements to Field Agent
  • Report any misuse and abuse of Plant to Site and Field Agents

Safety and Environment

  • Conduct regular inspections of safety guards and devices on mobile as well as stationary plant
  • Maintain safe working conditions
  • Maintain and secure work tools and company property; Clean oil spills and keep work area clean
  • Attend to any safety aspects arising from Safety meetings
  • Check that relevant safety certificates are on notice board and are still valid (compressor test certificate; lifting chain/sling certificate; certificate for relevant first aid person)
  • Ensure Workshop Assets List appears on notice board
  • Check Assets list to ensure equipment is in safe working order

Personnel Management

  • Provide instruction and monitor performance of subordinates
  • Supervise Service Mechanic; assist when needed and act on problems reported
  • Supervise Workshop Clerk and assist when needed
  • Authorize all spares required by Service Mechanic
  • Check timesheets of subordinates fortnightly
  • Check that monthend forms has been completed by Workshop Clerk
  • Lay disciplinary charges with Site Agent/Line Manager
  • OntheJob training and support of apprentices

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