Responsibilities
- Ensure a healthy and safe working environment for all employees.
- Maintaining, repairing electrical issues, diagnostics / Fault Finding and routine inspection on a variety of Remote systems
- Coordinate activities in the unit and report back to Automation/Auto Electrical Foreman.
- Ensure that mobile equipment is maintained in a safe and cost-effective manner.
- MineLAN onboard and production area system Availability
- Loader Control System (LCS) Availability
- ACS System Availability (production area hardware equipment)
- Video/Audio System Availability
- carrying out preventive maintenance as well as daily services on both automation and electrical systems on Remote loaders.
- Automation system Availability on Drill Rigs
- Ensure safe working practices and Hazard identification principles and processes are observed by teammates
- Demonstrate commitment to safe work practices by example and act immediately on any unsafe act or situation observed and monitor standards.
- Full compliance with the OEM repair procedures and all safety and training protocols.
- Attend all training module within the auto electrical and Automation skills matrix program.
- Monitor mine underground automation activities and eliminate any wasteful practices, ensuring agreed target for Automation are met.
- Support and work through the departmental tactical plans to achieve the overall business objective.
- Maintain equipment component change outs and rebuilds where necessary.
- Implement latest technology that will improve auto works.
- Expertise in troubleshooting software and hardware issues on remote systems
- Strong knowledge of operating systems, networking, and software applications
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to explain technical issues to non-technical customers.
Qualification requirements
- Diploma/Degree in Engineering (Mechatronics, Electronics,)
- Automation/Mechatronic Certification is highly desired
Experience and Competencies needed.
- Minimum of 3 years’ Artisanal experience in mine auto electrical/automation maintenance role.
- Experienced in maintenance practices and techniques.
- Experience in large underground mining operation.
- Well-developed oral and written communication skills as well as the ability to interact with People of diverse cultures and levels.
- Strong Safety Background and ability to drive a safe working environment and practices.
- Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal.
- Computer skills –MS Excel, Access, Word.
- Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment.
- Driving ability.
