Diesel Mechanic at Implats, North West
Implats · North West, South Africa
Overview
Implats is looking for a qualified Diesel Mechanic to join their mining team in the North West. You will repair, service and maintain diesel hydraulic and electro hydraulic vehicles and machinery to keep operations running smoothly. This is a permanent role for someone with a trade certificate and at least 3 years of mining experience who takes safety seriously and enjoys hands on technical work.
About the role
Implats is hiring a Diesel Mechanic to provide engineering technical support at one of their mining operations in the North West. In this role you will be responsible for repairing, servicing and maintaining diesel hydraulic and electro hydraulic vehicles and machinery so that equipment is always available and working at its best.
You will work closely with your team to plan maintenance, report defects and keep accurate records. Safety is a big part of this job, so you will take part in safety meetings, do regular inspections and make sure all work follows mine standards and procedures.
Key duties include:
- Performing planned maintenance and repairs on diesel and hydraulic equipment
- Compiling work priority lists and determining resource needs
- Reporting defects, hazards and accidents to your supervisor
- Completing job cards, shift reports and maintenance schedules
- Coordinating team members to complete assigned tasks
- Approving inspection orders and ensuring stock items are available
Requirements
- Grade 12 or NQF 4 equivalent
- Certified competent as a Diesel Mechanic (Trade Certificate)
- At least 3 years of Diesel Mechanic experience in a mining environment
- Knowledge of diesel hydraulic and electro hydraulic systems
- Understanding of mine safety standards and procedures
- Ability to compile reports and complete work orders accurately
- Good teamwork and communication skills
Responsibilities
- Repair, service and maintain diesel hydraulic and electro hydraulic vehicles and machinery
- Conduct regular inspections and report hazards to keep the work area safe
- Adhere to safety regulations and mine standards and report any non compliance
- Participate in safety meetings and recommend improvements
- Compile work priority lists and determine resource requirements
- Complete and approve allocated work orders
- Compile accurate safety, injury, hazard, risk and accident reports
- Perform equipment maintenance according to required standards and schedules
- Coordinate multi task team members to complete assigned work
- Report defects and abnormalities to the appropriate supervisor
Job details
- Organisation
- Implats
- Location
- North West, South Africa
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Mid (3+ years)
- Education
- Matric
- Category
- Trades & Artisan
- Application Method
- Apply online
Success Guide
This is a great opportunity to work for a major mining company. Make sure your CV clearly shows your trade certificate and at least 3 years of experience working on diesel and hydraulic equipment in a mining setting. Highlight any specific machines you have worked on and your commitment to safety. In the interview, be ready to talk about how you plan maintenance, handle breakdowns and work with your team to keep production going. If you have a valid driver's license, mention it even though it is not listed, as it can be useful on a mine site. Good luck!
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