Fitter

3 weeks ago


North West, South Africa Tharisa Minerals Full time

**Purpose of Role**

To execute critical daily maintenance tasks and activities regarding the installation, assembling, maintenance and repairs of mechanical equipment and fixtures in line with quality standards and compliance to MHSA to ensure safe, efficient and reliable functioning of the respective equipment within Tharisa Minerals (TM).

**Role Context**
- Assemble, install, test and maintain mechanical equipment in the plant using the relevant power tools, and gas cutting equipment to ensure safe and operable condition of equipment.
- Change liners, repair shoots, screens, conveyor belts, jaw crusher and cone crushers in line with set standards and best practice.
- Inspect and diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus and components using test equipment and hand tools to identify defects, hazards and breakdown cause then determine relevant corrective actions such as need for repair or adjustment in line with safety standards.
- Obtain job card and permit to work and conduct all relevant pre-work risk assessments and record any potential risks to ensure all tasks are executed in a safe manner.
- Collaborate with the engineering foreman to maintain health and safety standards for employees through the safe maintenance of equipment and stop and report any contraventions to MHSA, code of practices and mine standards to engineering foreman.
- Evaluate and analyse through root cause analysis to determine breakdown causes or malfunctioning equipment and structure to identify areas for modifications or repairs and execute corrective actions.
- Execute shutdown activities according to the established plan in line with standard operating procedures and codes of practice.
- Determine resource needs within own area of responsibility to achieve individual role outcomes.
- Request required assets and resources for the fulfilment of work duties to attain quality work outputs.
- Use assets and resources optimally within own area of responsibility.
- Determine the need for critical spares and general spares and escalate to relevant stakeholder for sourcing, repairs and replacement as per set COPs.
- Engage with all relevant Departments on issues of the area of specialisation, as directed by the Manager.
- Communicate with internal and/or external stakeholders, where required, to achieve work objectives and to maintain relationships.
- Advise management regarding continued utilisation of equipment by highlighting potential hazards and risks to ensure safety and minimise risk
- Contribute to the development of an appropriate plant specific Risk Management Policy and appropriate Procedures and Standards (Codes of Practice) by reporting any incident / near miss / injury or health hazards.
- Oversee the implementation of a proactive approach to all safety protocols by creating awareness of hazards and behaviour in order to enforce compliance to minimise risk of accidents and injuries within the plant.
- Conduct regular safety inspections, provide relevant and necessary training to ensure all employees adhere to safety guidelines all the time.
- Participate in the coordination efforts to execute drills and escape procedures in case of emergencies and operational requirements i.e. blasting to mitigate risks and fatalities.

**Qualifications**:

- Grade 12 (NQF4)
- National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (advantageous)
- Relevant Fitting and Machining/Turning Technical Qualifications: Red sealed Engineering Trade certificate or SAQA Verified Trade Certificate)

**Job specific experience**:

- 3 - 5 years relevant experience

**Inherent requirements**

Must be medically fit

Closing date: 25 September 2024


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