Engineering Artisan

**Introduction**

The position will be based at the Phola Plant close to Ogies in Mpumalanga.

**Description**

The purpose of this position is to diagnose and maintain machinery and equipment according to technical specification and sound engineering practise.

**Duties and Responsibilities**
- Investigate, diagnose and perform trade related maintenance and repair of equipment and machinery according to the maintenance requirements, standards and specifications
- Perform daily inspections in accordance with the Mine Health and Safety Act regulations, operational and company standards to report all defects and breakdowns on equipment and machinery to the Supervisor
- Develop, modify, construct and install all types of trade related equipment required for the safe operation of all engineering equipment
- Ensure that all installations and equipment are safe and in good working order after task completion
- Continuously monitor equipment failure and efficiency to improve trade specific equipment and systems
- Consult with production teams on maintenance activities that effects production
- Supports the achievement of engineering availability and production performance levels
- Ensure that maintenance related information is recorded and reported to the relevant planning office to support the maintenance of the planned/asset maintenance system

**Qualification Requirements**
- Valid section 13 Trade test / Section 26(D) certificate required
- Valid driver’s license code B, EB or C1
- Own transport to attend to call outs

**Experience and Skills Requirements**
- Minimum of 2-3 years’ experience as a qualified artisan
- English Language Proficiency
- Time management skills
- Knowledge in pulley lagging will be advantageous
- Should be well inclined with hydraulics will be advantageous
- Must have a fair background on stackers and reclaimers will be advantageous