Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, August 17, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Heavy Duty Mechanic (x 50)
Reports to: Junior Supervisor Heavy Duty
Job Purpose:
To repair and maintain heavy equipment to ensure optimum efficiency, performance, and safety daily.

Principle Accountabilities
• Responsible for the repair and maintenance of heavy equipment such as Surface Drilling Machine, Excavators, Dump Trucks, Dozers, Graders, Backhoes, Front End Loaders, Mobile Cranes, Gensets, Pumps and other heavy mining and construction equipment as assigned by the supervisor
• Diagnosing and troubleshooting malfunctions on all equipment using appropriate tools
• Perform tasks as per preventative maintenance checklist,
• Carrying out scheduled overhaul and replacing parts that have reached the end of their working life.
• Responding immediately to equipment breakdowns.
• Testing repaired equipment to ensure proper performance when used.
• Ensure equipment is clean and lubricated
• Help train new workers in performing equipment inspection, repair, and preventive maintenance.
• Awareness and application of company HSE standards.
• May also do auto electrical works depending on qualifications and experience.
• Must maintain high levels of concentration by avoiding unnecessary conversation
with colleagues while at work.

Qualifications & Experience
• Minimum craft certificate in Auto mechanics, H.E.R, Mechanical fitting, or related field.
• Grade 12 school certificate or its equivalent.
• At least three 3 to 6 years’ experience as a maintenance mechanic in a mining or construction environment.
• Self-starter requiring minimum supervision
• Knowledge of SHEQ.
• Knowledge in the use of testing equipment
• Can follow and explain instructions to other workers clearly
• Knows how to assemble body, frame, engines, and major driveline of the equipment
• Can analyse mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic malfunctions.
• Ability to train lower level workers in mechanical repair techniques.
• Knows which work needs priority and then assign it to other workers
• Can work individually or as part of a team.
• Good command of both oral and written communication
• Ability to work with minimum supervision
• Knowledge of fleet maintenance.
The company provides single status accommodation at the mine site.
* Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

Education Requirement: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Job application procedure
Send your applications (Covering Letter and CV only) to The Head-Human Resources by mail to;
kagem@gemfields.com
Certificates will only be required at the interview stage.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Closing date 28th August 2022
Kagem Mining Ltd is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all eligible applicants to apply. We do not charge or ask for money from applicants at any stage of the recruitment process. Should you be asked to do so by anybody, please do not proceed and report such individuals to the police immediately.

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