Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, January 23 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Job description:
The specific tasks to be performed by the position holder will include;
• To work in a team environment.
• Supervise and manage the team and material requirements.
• Ensuring shutdowns are planned and executed in a professional manner
• Ensure the highest possible rock breaker availability possible.
• Identifying and implementing Improvements in the maintenance and repair of the rock breaker equipment to improve availability.
• Responsible for all equipment and facilities breakdowns, corrective actions and counter-measures.
• Minimize rework.
• A clear understanding of preventative maintenance, strong communication skills and a flexible “can do” work ethic.
• Assist develop Continuous Improvement and Condition Monitoring effectiveness.
• Drive availability improvement and attention to detail.
• Managing on site the team and third party sub-contractors ensuring they complete tasks on time and safely to required standards
• To keep up to date with and have an awareness of new products and new improved working methods that can add value by improving quality and reducing costs
• Compliance to work order attachments and documents such as JSA’s, Work Procedure’s, SWI’s, etc.
• Ensure compliance with Safety and Environmental Management systems, policies and procedures along with ensuring that all risks have been identified, managed and safe working environment is maintained
• Full compliance with mandatory PPE requirements in all areas of the plant.
• Other duties as defined by Management.

Job Specific Competencies:
• Must have a sound understanding of hydraulic systems and repair procedures.
• Applicant must have a sound mechanical experience background.
• Must have experience with and have maintained machinery operated or in conjunction with hydraulic systems.
• Troubleshooting ability on hydraulic systems and machinery
• Commitment to continuous improvement
• Problem-solving and analytical skills
• Time management and ensuring quality service

Key Job Attributes:
• Thinking Safety
• Team player self-motivated and conscientious
• Ability to work with others and achieve objectives
• Technical skills and be willing to learn and adapt to circumstances and conditions.
• Organised
• Must have a mechanical background, and be willing to learn.
• Must be able to identify and rally necessary resources.
• Good Communicator
• Bold initiative
• Upholding Quality
• Good verbal and communication skills
• Possess strong interpersonal skills

Experience required to perform in this job:
• Applicant must have 5 years’ mechanical experience with 1 years’ experience in supervising a team of artisans.
• It is important that the applicant has a firm understanding of hydraulic machinery
• Must have previous shift work experience.
• Must have experience with and have maintained machinery operated or in conjunction with hydraulic systems.
• Experience on crushers and rock breakers will be an advantage.
• Shutdown Planning and Supervision will be an advantage though not vital.
• Literacy in M/S Outlook, Excel, Word.

Qualifications:
• Grade 12 Certificate
• Diploma in relevant field
• A member of the Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ)
• Valid Zambian Driver’s License
• Experience in the maintaining of earth moving equipment is beneficial.
• Hydraulic systems maintenance knowledge and understanding are highly recommended.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree

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