Mechanical Artisan

3 days ago


Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa Mintek Pty Ltd. Full time

Industry: Scientific, Research & Development

Job category: RandD, Science and Scientific Research

Location: Randburg

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: Yes

Introduction

Mintek has an exciting career opportunity for a Mechanical Artisan in the Pyrometallurgy Division. The incumbent will be responsible for the installation, commissioning, and maintenance of equipment and pilot scale furnace facilities in the Pyrometallurgy Division. A high level of diligence is expected to ensure high productivity, output, and cost management.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:

  • Responsible for installation, commissioning, maintenance, and operation of equipment and furnace facilities in the Division.
  • Plan and execute planned maintenance inspections and prepare equipment and facilities for use. This includes checking the operability of standard equipment and facilities and maintaining up-to-date and accurate checklists and inspections to ensure that equipment and facilities are efficiently used and looked after.
  • Attend to breakdowns and provide technical support to ensure efficient execution of mechanical maintenance activities to ensure maximum availability and performance of all equipment and facilities.
  • Assist in the commissioning of new equipment/facilities as required.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement efforts on infrastructure through standardization of procedures while delivering on performance against agreed metrics.
  • Provide technical support to internal and external clients to ascertain scope requirements and to timeously deliver on research and commercial projects, including supervision and training of junior staff, interns, and contractors involved.
  • Evaluate facilities, processes, systems, products, or new developments to identify opportunities and deficiencies to ensure continuous improvement.
  • Conform to all relevant SHEQ procedures, guidelines, and rules, and ensure that relevant risks and hazards are identified and managed through Mintek-approved risk assessments and procedures. This includes ensuring that all relevant SOPs are up to date and complied with.

JOB KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Minimum 5 years' experience in a relevant environment, including a minimum of 2 years direct experience operating as a Mechanical Artisan responsible for the installation, commissioning, maintenance, and operation of pilot scale DC arc furnace facilities.
  • Knowledge or experience with SHEQ systems is non-negotiable.
  • A strong understanding of DC arc furnaces is highly advantageous.
  • Physically and medically fit.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

  • Ability to handle and process solid and molten materials in a safe and responsible manner.
  • Team player who enjoys working on a variety of tasks.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Self-driven.
  • Ability to work in a stressful and demanding environment.
  • Ability to manage shifts and work in hot and dusty plant environments.
  • Willing to perform standby duties and respond to calls after hours in case of a breakdown.
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