Auto Electrician (Underground) - Expansion Project

Finsch Diamond Mine is situated in the town of Lime Acres, 165km west of Kimberley in the Northern Cape. The Mine is currently mining at a depth of 630 meters using mechanised trackless block-cave mining.

Auto Electrician (Underground) - Expansion Project

The successful candidate will Investigate, diagnose and perform trade-related maintenance and repairs of equipment and earthmoving machinery according to maintenance requirements.

Tasks and responsibilities:

• Attend to defects raised on pre-start reports, breakdown sheets and over-inspection reports
• Perform equipment over-inspection on work done by apprentices and operatives where appropriate and provide feedback and guidance as required
• Report all defects and breakdowns on equipment and machinery to the Foreman
• Provide relevant feedback to the Foreman and co-workers regarding equipment performance and conditions
• 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
• Adhere to policies and procedures
• Perform all functions included in the above duties and responsibilities with due regard to the health, safety and the environment.

Minimum requirements:

• A Grade 12/N3
• An Auto Electrical Trade certificate
• A recognised Apprenticeship
• A valid Code EB driver's licence
• A minimum of 3 years' previous experience in the auto electrical field
• Underground experience will be an added advantage
• Knowledge of and practical experience in engineering technologies and practices
• Excellent hands-on knowledge of electrical and electronic systems.

Other skills/competencies:

• Independent, proactive thinker with the ability to do own job planning
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English
• The ability to maintain sound budget control
• Willingness to work overtime, be on standby, and work shifts and Contops when required
• Analytical thinking and attention to detail
• Excellent troubleshooting and faultfinding skills.

Ref. FIN099

Finsch Diamond Mine is an equal opportunity employer. Preference will be given to suitable candidates from the designated groups in line with the Company's Employment Equity Policy and Plan. Pre-screening, profile testing, on-mine assessments, medical and security clearance form part of the recruitment and selection process. Short-listed candidates will be required to attend a panel interview. Employment of the successful candidate is subject to the aforementioned criteria.

Preference will be given to candidates who reside within our host labour sending area of Kgatelopele (proof of residence may be requested).

Please complete an application form (available on http://www.petradiamonds.com/careers/current-vacancies) and forward this, together with your resume, qualifications and ID, quoting the relevant reference, to E2-Recruitment@petradiamonds.com or fax: 086 659 1334 before or on 11 October 2013. Please note that incomplete application forms and documentation will not be considered.

If you have not heard from us within 30 days of the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful.

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