Diesel Mechanic (North West)

  • Full Time
  • North West
  • Applications have closed

Website Fraser Alexander (Pty) Ltd.

Fraser Alexander has been providing customised solutions to the mining industry since 1912. Our focus is placed on safely sustaining the mining industry and managing risk. We co-create sustainable success with you, in these changing times. We’re passionate about helping you avoid daily disrupti… read moreon and to maximise value. Maintaining control, having visibility and ensuring safety for all is part of the course. Your peace of mind is our goal.

PURPOSE

To render an efficient service on maintenance of plant and equipment and adhering to safety aspects.

Requirements

RESPONSIBILITIES

Inspections and Reporting

Conduct all relevant inspections, diagnostic tests to determine the condition of the vehicles and prepare reports.
Interpret diagnostic results and offer suitable solutions.

Safety Aspects on Plant and Equipment

Ensure compliance with all maintenance standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Ensure that electrical, kinetic and potential energy are neutralised before commencing tasks.
Report on all accidents and incidents and safety deviations.

Maintenance of Plant and Equipment

Prepare work plans after fully scoping out the problems.
Order parts and maintain parts inventory.
Perform planned and unplanned maintenance.
Repair or replace vehicle engines, steering mechanisms, suspensions, transmissions and braking systems as per original equipment manufacturer (OEM) specifications.
Repair or replace light fittings, wiring harnesses, batteries, alternators, starters, ignitions and proximity switches.
Repair and maintain basic electrical systems on vehicles (12v, 24v, 48v).
Replace hydraulic equipment, pumps, valves and cylinders.
Test drive vehicles to gauge performance.
Conduct oil sampling, analyse and report.
Conduct site visits in the case of an emergency or sudden breakdown.
Ensure that tools and equipment are kept in a safe working condition.

General Responsibilities

Adhere to SHEQ-C Code of Conduct requirements, employment legislation as well as company policies and procedures as amended from time-to-time.
Ensure good housekeeping of plant and equipment.
Maintain detailed records of serviced vehicles.

QUALIFICATIONS

Diesel Mechanic Trade Certificate
All training certificates and training module documentation be available from accredited training centre
Valid driver’s licence

EXPERIENCE

Minimum three years’ experience on Trackless Mobile Machines (TMM) in a mining environment
Minimum five years’ experience on yellow equipment
Basic electrical exposure

SKILLS, QUALITIES AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

Mechanical
Critical thinking / analytical
Interpersonal
Planning and organising
Problem-solving
Decision-making
Action-oriented
Communication (both written and verbal)

Apply via company website ( N / A ) or

fraseralexander.mcidirecthire.com

 

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