VACANCY
Description
To carry out planned preventative, breakdown maintenance and proper installation modifications to ensure optimal underground and surface hoisting equipment, compressors, cable belts, chair lifts and ventilation fans availability in accordance with the Botswana Mines Quarries Works and Machinery Act. in a professional manner, Consistent with production requirements within acceptable budget limits.
Duties and Responsibilities
Receives a work order/request and assesses work to be carried out and mobilises resources such as labour, tools, and equipment, checking for defects/damage, takes necessary remedial action or refers to appropriate officer to remedy
Carries out inspection of designated area to identify defects to determine serviceability
Notes defects, using prescribed checklist, repairs any faults and reports defects to the supervisor to schedule repairs
Carries out major equipment replacement and modifications
Performs troubleshooting on breakdowns on Winders, Compressors, Ventilation Fans, Cable Belts and Chair Lifts.
Strips, Services and Install mechanical components (e.g., compressors, pumps, gearboxes, couplings, etc) as per standard procedures
Performs condition monitoring, e.g., bearing vibrations, temperature, oil analysis etc.
Interprets schematic drawings from manuals or draws mechanical circuits for repairs and installations
Test runs and operates equipment to check for efficiency and functionality after carrying out repairs, and rectifies any faults to meet equipment manufacturer’s specifications
Completes works orders for all the tasks performed and all the consumables used
Interprets service and parts manuals in the process of ordering spares
Records statutory activities on the log book, e.g., Condition of the winder brakes, ropes, conveyances, attachments etc.
Oversees work of contractors and ensuring compliance with Company rules, procedures and standards for undertaking specific work to be performed.
Adheres to the Company rules, procedures and standards pertaining to safety in areas of responsibility.
Maintains good housekeeping standards.
Ensure that appropriate PPE is worn at all times.
Follows lock out procedure prior to commencement of work
To operate within budget
To perform any other duties as assigned from time to time
Qualifications:
A minimum of Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
5 years of experience as a Mechanical Technician on Winders, Compressors, Mining Ventilation Fans, Cable Belts, Chair Lifts etc.
2 years Supervisory experience
Mechanical Diagnostic ability
Basic Electrical, Rigging and Welding knowledge
Winding inspection techniques
Key Competencies:
Attention to detail
Decision-making
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Commitment to Safety
Work Standards
Supervisory experience
Information monitoring
Ability to demonstrate PNR values and core competencies
JOB APPLICATION DETAILS
APPLICATION DETAILS
APPLICATION LINK – https://prbw.co.bw/job/hoist-compressor-mechanical-technician-3/
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