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Auto Electrician: Underground Projects

Cullinan Diamond Mine (Pty) Ltd

Auto Electrician: Underground Projects
Job Grade: C2
Reference: 82961/20

Cullinan Diamond Mine is situated in the town of Cullinan 30km east from Pretoria. The Mine is currently mining at a depth of 747 meters using mechanized trackless block-cave mining.

Job description: The incumbent will be responsible for general auto-electrical preventative maintenance, rewiring of trackless equipment, repair and faultfinding on electrical circuit and components.

Minimum required qualifications and experience:
Relevant Auto Electrical Trade Certificate
Grade 12/Standard 10
Code EB (08) public driver’s licence
Pass Vienna Assessment - Level 2 (test will be done on Mine)
3 years’ experience as an Auto Electrician in an underground mining, development and construction environment.

Duties and responsibilities:
Investigate, diagnose and perform trade-related maintenance and repair of equipment and machinery according to the maintenance requirements
Perform inspections in accordance with the Mine Health and Safety Act regulations, manufacturing and company standards
Report all defects and breakdowns on equipment and machinery to the Foreman
Develop, modify, construct and install related equipment required for the safe operation of all equipment within area of responsibility
Ensure availability of machinery
Identify spares requirements and order according to departmental procedure
Communicate with clients and supervisors to inform on maintenance activities performed and availability of equipment
Supervise maintenance crewman
Work according to the Mine’s Code of Practice and report any observations of this not being done
Ensure personal and co-workers’ adherence to and compliance with security and Company’s SHE objectives.

Other skills/competencies:
Sound planning, leading and organisational abilities
High level of multi-skilling
Independent, self-motivated, proactive thinking and ability to do own job planning
Sound verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills in English
Ability to work overtime, be on standby and be available for call-outs should the need arise.

Cullinan Diamond Mine is an equal opportunity employer. Pre-screening, profile testing, on-mine assessments, medical and security clearances form part of the minimum requirement and selection process. Short-listed candidates will be required to attend a panel interview. Employment of the successful candidate is subject to passing on-mine induction and the aforementioned criteria. If you have not had a response from us within 30 days of the closing date, kindly accept that your application has been unsuccessful.

Closing date: 15 December 2011