Artisan Lead Hand

The role is responsible for overseeing the delegation of technical tasks performed by Artisans and ensuring that the quality of the job is safely executed. The secondary function is to support the Mechanical Mobile Supervisor with regards to SHEQ Compliance.

**Key responsibilities will include**:

- Technical and administrative day-to-day support to Vermiculite Mobile Workshop Supervisor.
- Mentoring Diesel Mechanics, Diagnosing, Troubleshooting, Repairing, Overhauling, and performing Preventative Maintenance on Heavy Mobile Equipment.
- Conducting performance and quality checks on mobile equipment machinery in accordance with mobile maintenance strategy.
- Creating, Promoting, executing a safe working culture.
- Adherence to Palabora Copper SHEQ Programs and systems to all PMC employees and Contractors in the section.
- Relieving Vermiculite Mobile Workshop Supervisor when required and perform standby duties.
- Controlling consumables and order spares parts when needed.
- Training team members in solving unusual mobile maintenance problems by analysis and troubleshooting.
- Conducting root cause analysis and diagnoses of heavy mobile mechanical problems.
- Assisting the team to verify and update SWP’s and HIRA’s.
- Co-ordinating and maintaining 2.9.2 SHEQ system.
- Encouraging employees, assessing, participating, and implementing positive improvement ideas and initiatives in line with the VIP program in the section.
- Supporting Mobile Workshop Supervisor in planning, organizing, leading, and controlling of the workshop team.
- Executing duties as per the operations, department, and business needs cost effectively and efficiently.
- Assisting the Mobile Workshop Supervisor on cost management and reduction.

***Intrinsic Qualities**:

- Must have good verbal and written communication skills.
- Must have self-discipline.
- Must be able to work in a team environment.
- Ability to work under strenuous conditions.
- Ability to work independently.
- Must have analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong technical skills.
- Good understanding of planned maintenance principles.
- Strong operational support.

**Qualifications & Experience**:

- Matric/N4.
- Qualified artisan in Earth Moving Equipment Mechanic (Specializing in Heavy Equipment Mechanic).
- Minimum of 8 year of experience in Earth Moving Mechanics with 5 years Specializing in Heavy Equipment Mechanics.
- Strong and sound technical knowledge in hydraulics and electrical including fault finding.
- Strong and sound working experience on multiple Front-End Loaders, hauled trucks, tracks, excavators, Graders, Dozer’s equipment operations of various size and weights from different OEM’s.
- Trained and competent on Xentry software and operating tool for Machine defects diagnoses.
- Valid Driver’s License
- License to operate heavy equipment machinery.
- Good understanding and exposure in mining maintenance environment.
- Computer Literacy in MS Word, MS Excel, and Power Point.
- Maintenance Management will be advantageous.
- Supervisory training will be advantageous.
- Knowledge of SAP System will be advantageous.