Our client, one of the world’s leading hard rock, mining services companies, is seeking a hands-on Artisan with a depth of knowledge and experience in the day-today mechanical maintenance and reporting of underground mining equipment for established mine sites across Western Africa.
As an appointed HD (Heavy-Duty) Fitter, you will be a vital part of the team and ensures the reliability and availability of important modern mining equipment.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for preventative and corrective maintenance of equipment
- Ensure to increase machine / equipment availability
- Ensure to decrease equipment downtime
- Fault find and troubleshoot on the underground mining equipment
- Responsible for the maintenance and repair of hydraulic components
- Must always set high standards and always do processes the right way no matter the difficulty of task.
- Expected to present yourself and, by association, the company in a respectful and considerate manner that is aligned to company principles.
- Will be required to impart knowledge and skill onto local workforce that has a positive effect on local communities.
- Engage in cultural awareness activities and training to help with your interactions with local employees and communities.
- Must be patient, understanding and behave as an appreciative guest in the country you are engaged for.
- Must be resilient and able to work through challenging situations.
- Performing the regular inspection of underground vehicles and machines, ensuring their adequate maintaining and repairing them when necessary.
- Ensuring the future safety of equipment by conducting diagnostic testing and malfunctioning or faulty systems to identify the cause of these complications.
- Adhere to all worksite and company health and safety rules and regulations.
Requirements: Qualification and Skill
- Minimum 5 years’ experience working in a high-speed development mechanized mine
- Strong maintenance and repair background on underground mining equipment
- Mechanical Trade Certificate or equivalent
- Ability to operate all types of hand tools
- Good understanding of maintenance procedures
- Proven history as an expatriate in Africa
Benefits and Contractual information:
- Competitive monthly package
- Favorable rotation schedule
- Expatriate Position
Method of Application
Application Deadline: Ongoing