Job Details

Job Description

Overview

We Are Recruiting!

Our client on the Copperbelt is looking for a HIGH VOLTAGE ELECTRICIAN to join their team for a Job vacancy within the mining industry.

To apply or for more information follow the link below.

JOB PURPOSE:

Carry out maintenance and component replacements in all areas relative to customer/site responsibilities. Repair all mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults when they occur, including ancillary equipment (Specifically Mining Equipment).

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Carryout maintenance and component replacements in all areas relative to customer/site responsibilities.
• Carryout Electrical diagnosis and repairing of faults on the OHT, and all site machines including ancillary equipment as applicable and as directed.
• Carry out all required major and minor services to customer/site machines as directed.
• Carryout pre and post repair running checks and commissioning as per OEM standards.
• Apply the concepts of electricity as direct current, alternating current calculation test, electrical capacity of cables, electrical circuit analysis and measurement units system using the electrical drawings.
• Correct and appropriate use of supplied electrical tooling and equipment such as voltage, current, resistance meters including Megger, high voltage measuring kit.
• Interpret electrical and hydraulic drawings, and symbols, demonstrating the capacity to implement and/or dissemination of manuals, as an aid to repair the equipment in accordance with OEM standards.
• Perform equipment maintenance, inspection, repair of parts, support, and monitor the processes of maintenance; highlighting and recommending corrective actions when anomalies are detected.
• Follow the part management and maintenance strategies as determined by the site management.
• Follow specific operating procedures.
• Follow specific maintenance procedures.
• Operation of plant and mobile equipment within limits of competence and training.
• Carry out inspections and audits on equipment as required.
• Undertake housekeeping and housekeeping inspections.
• Accurate completion of documentation including timesheets, maintenance requests and any customer/site specific documentation required providing specific work details and findings.
• Undertake training as required to improve knowledge and gain new skills.
• Maintain service and repair Mining equipment in a safe and efficient manner
• Conduct yourself in a manner, which is courteous, respectful and co-operative towards customers and mining personnel and deal ethically and honestly with all people and situations
• Acquiring knowledge of the mining machines to complete relevant processes
• Follow reasonable directions by employer and client, as directed by immediate superior.
• Demonstrate willingness to work in other sections within the maintenance environment.
• Maintain customer additional plant as and if directed.
• Carryout associated administrative duties as required.
• Liaise with employer and client about any safety and operational issues identified
• Demonstrate and apply a methodical approach to fault finding and diagnosing.
• Report to work on time.
• Any other duties as requested by the Project Manager, Product Advisors and other Management.
• Report all incidents, (by completing company approved incident report form) to company Project Manager or appointed senior manager on site.
• Comply with and drive the team, in ensuring Safety, Environment, Health and
• Occupational Risk Prevention as enforced by employer and the customer.
• Report to work in a sound and physically fit manner, managing self-fatigue.
• Assess the occupational health and safety hazards and risks in the workplace, specifically those relating to work undertaken by your position and ensure appropriate control measures are implemented before undertaking those tasks.
• Raise occupational health and safety issues with your supervisor or manager where you have identified an unacceptable risk.
• Participate in all HSE related inductions and training requirements.
• Demonstrate commitment to, participate, and contribute in achieving the tasks emanating from HSEC audits.

OUR VALUES, CORE AND TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

CORE VALUES

• Independence
• Trustworthy
• Innovative
• Value employees
• Quality work
• Responsible

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Health and safety
• Strong communication
• Team Spirit
• Customer focus
• Analytical Thinking
• Professionalism
• Consistent professional improvement
• Leadership

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

• Product Knowledge
• Relationship Management
• Negotiation
• Data/ IT Systems, Reporting & Budgeting
• Documenting
• Occupational, Health, Safety and Environment
• Maintenance

SPECIFIC JOB REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Trade Qualification or higher

Current Zambian driver’s license

High Voltage Electrical License (or Equivalent – if exist)

At least 4 years in similar positions in mining

Knowledge of electricity, intermediate level.

Knowledge of pneumatics, mechanical and hydraulics, basic level.

Microsoft Office user level.

Intermediate knowledge in materials technology.

Knowledge of Failure Analysis I

Knowledge of ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001

Desirable

Current Silicosis Certificate

Working at Heights Certificate

Current HV Switching Certificate (if exist)

First Aid

High Risk EWP license (or ticket)