Underground Mine Mechanical Dewatering Pumps Fitter Outside of Gauteng
Grade 12 or grade 10
N2 Certificate
Qualified Fitter Trade Certificate through a recognised institution and apprenticeship**
3 years post Apprenticeship/Qualification experience gained in an Underground Mine on dewatering pumps experience is essential
Valid Drivers’ License
Must have dewatering pumps centrifugal and multistage experience essential
Computer literate
Maintain equipment according to sound engineering practice and equipment specifications.
Diagnose faults and perform maintenance of machines
Do quality control of spares and equipment
Experience in Assembling and fit fabricated parts into equipment using precision measuring instruments
Responsible for the management of consumable stock levels (amongst others, spares and hydro carbons)
Participate in planning shutdowns, resources, tools and spares relevant to the shutdown activities
Service equipment for optimal availability and performance
Repair and replace worn and defective parts and reassemble mechanical components, referring to service manuals
Responsible for attending to machinery breakdowns
Perform risk assessments (Activity based and Mini)
Responsible for cutting, theorizing, bending and installing hydraulic and pneumatic pipes and lines; erecting machines and equipment on-site; overhauling and repairing of mechanical parts and fluid power equipment
Study drawings and specifications to determine suitable material, method and sequence of operations, and machine settings to achieve specified tolerances
Experience on dewatering pumps (centrifugal and multistage), piping, booster and exhaust fans, ventilation doors, underground infrastructure essential
Conduct on-the-job training for allocated apprentices
Must be able to work shifts, overtime and be able to do standby, callouts
R27 000- R30 000 plus overtime and call out and standby- overtime payed