Artisan Auto Electrician

Your responsibilities will include:

• Plan activities in accordance with production schedules and allocation of resources as required.
• Assist in ensuring that TMM auto electrical equipment and installations meet the required designs installation and maintenance standards.
• Ensure that all assessments of potential hazards of the operation of equipment and installations are undertaken in accordance with procedures.
• Maintenance and repairs of all TMM auto-electrical equipment in the underground specifically with regards to the following: Drill Rigs (DD320 DD321 DD321 DD420 DD421 & DD422i) Long Hole Rigs (DL421 DL422i DL432i & Rhino Machine) Cable Bolters (DS421 DS422i & DS412i) Roof Bolters (DS411) Maclean Bolter (946) LHD (LH410 LH517i & LH621i) Dump Trucks (TH430) TH540 & TH551i) Shotcrete (Normet) Manitou and Agicars etc.
• Ensure fixed mobile and transportable TMM auto electrical equipment associated with hot work or live testing installed or operated are suitably certified in line with operational standards.
• Ensure that equipment is suitable for use in the underground mine.
• Ensure that the maintenance and overhaul of TMM auto electrical equipment installed and/or operated or intended to be installed and/or operated is in accordance with relevant standards.
• Align with planned maintenance including the maintenance of relevant records for all auto electrical equipment and installations in the area of responsibility.
• Adherence to policies and procedures.
• Ensure effective communication to relevant stakeholders to minimize production delays.
• Upholding of safety health and environmental standards to achieve ZERO HARM.
• Training and development of subordinates.

This role is in the VUP Engineering department at a CL level reporting to the Senior Engineering Foreman

Qualifications :

• Grade 12 / N3 / Equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification with pure Mathematics and Physical Science
• Relevant Trade Certificate Auto Electrician / Electrician

Experience Required:

• Minimum 3 years experience as an Auto Electrician or 5 years combined experience as an Auto electrician and Electrician in an Underground Mining Environment.
• TMM Mining equipment experience.
• Sound knowledge in the maintenance repairs and fault finding of the following equipment: Drill Rigs (DD320 DD321 DD321 DD420 DD421 & DD422i) Long Hole Rigs (DL421 DL422i DL432i & Rhino Machine) Cable Bolters (DS421 DS422i & DS412i) Roof Bolters (DS411) Maclean Bolter (946) LHD (LH410 LH517i & LH621i) Dump Trucks (TH430) TH540 & TH551i) Shotcrete (Normet) Manitou and Agicars etc.
• Sound knowledge and experience on the maintenance and repairs of PDS PDI Cameras lighting circuits of diesel machines & real time systems.
• Strong troubleshooting skills especially with regards to auto-electrical problems in UG TMM mining and ancillary equipment.
• Planning and control of maintenance schedules as per SAP PM.

Additional Information:

• Valid EB / Code 8 Drivers License
• Computer literacy MS Office Suite
• Be prepared to work shifts do standby duties call-outs and work overtime as per the role requirements
• Relevant Psychometric and Technical Assessments

Important: Applications without supporting documents will not be considered

BACKGROUND CHECKS

Successful candidates will be required to complete background screening which may include a criminal check validation of qualifications and medicals fitness.

Additional Information :

Values

Put Safety First  We consider all risks to people and the environment before proceeding with any activity. We address risks before beginning any activity even if this means stopping a task. Zero Harm is always our goal.

Be Passionate  We are exhilarated by the product we sell the challenges we face and the opportunities we create.

Pull Together  Being united in purpose and action we will turn the diversity of our people skills and experience into an unparalleled source of strength.

Build Trust We will always listen first then act with openness honesty and integrity so that our relationships flourish

Show we Care  The people whose lives we touch their communities nations and the environment we share all matter deeply to us. We will always think through the consequences of what we do so that our contribution to the world is real lasting and makes us proud.

Shape the Future  We will find new ways. We will set demanding targets and take both tough decisions and considered risks to achieve them. We will insist on excellent execution and reward those who deliver.

Eligibility Criteria 

This role is open to all individuals and we will support employees who might need to relocate

Closing date: 01 July 2025

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time