Company Description
We have an exciting position for an
Electrician who will perform electrical maintenance on equipment and machinery safely and cost-effectively to maximise equipment reliability and availability..
Be part of the team.
The team that makes it happen.
Guided by our purpose and our values, we enable both high performance and purposeful action as we aim to “re-imagine mining to improve people’s lives", delivering the metals and minerals that make modern life possible.
Kumba Iron Ore
We produce high-grade iron ore, the key component in steel widely used in construction and manufacturing across the world. Our activities include all aspects – exploration; mining; processing and blending; shipping; marketing and selling. In South Africa, we have mining operations in the Northern Cape province, as well as a head office in Gauteng, and a port operation in Saldanha Bay, Western Cape.
Job Description
As an
Electrician you will provide services as required and your responsibilities will include but not limited to:
- Adhere to all health and safety practices and requirements.
- Active participation in SLAMs, HOHs, relevant Risk Assessments and close-out of Safety Actions.
- Maintain and test all equipment/machinery to ensure functionality, safety, reliability and availability within the specified timeframe and budgetary limits.
- Conduct inspections to identify possible failures and repair or raise notifications for repairs.
- Ensure effective plant equipment and related machinery maintenance for optimal utilisation and availability to maximise production and throughput schedules.
- Identify and report defects, equipment failures and time required for repairs to the Supervisor to enable applicable decision-making, action planning and problem resolution.
- Execute work as per Operating Model standards and procedures.
- Complete job cards thoroughly and return them on time.
- Keep all toolboxes and tools clean and sound.
- Ensure proper communication and handover of outstanding tasks between shifts and day-shift teams.
- Ensure equipment installations and commissioning are maintained as specified in the maintenance strategy.
- Infrastructure and post-installation work testing for functionality is executed per specifications within the agreed schedule and budgetary limits.
- Continuously monitor maintenance progress and related preparation activities against ad hoc jobs to meet operational targets, minimise downtime, enable timely reporting and enhance equipment efficiency.
This role is in the Engineering (ENG) discipline at a band 9(J4) level reporting to the Supervisor Electrical.
Qualifications
- Grade 12/ N3
- Occupational Red Seal Certificate as an Electrician
- MV Certificate (advantageous)
- DanFoss VSD Certificate (advantageous)
- SA Drivers Licence
Experience
- 2 Years’ operational experience as an Electrician.
- Understand the company's policies and procedures related to the role.
- Knowledge of PLC exposure and the ability to perform high and low voltage fault finding.
- Proficiency in working with H1 Communication Systems, Profibus Systems, S7 PLC programming, Optic Fibre communication, and High voltage networks of 11 kv.
- Awareness of lock-out procedures and their implementation.
Additional Information
What we offer
When you join Anglo American, you can expect to enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package. But more than this, you’ll find yourself in an environment where the opportunities for learning and growth are second to none. From technical training to leadership programmes, we bring out the best in our people. There are plenty of opportunities to move onwards and upwards too. We’re a large, successful multinational company – and we’re still growing all the time.
Who we are?
Anglo American is a global diversified mining business. Our portfolio of world-class mining operations provides the metals and minerals that make modern life possible. We use innovative practices and the latest technologies to discover new resources and mine, process, move and market our products to our customers around the world.
As a responsible miner – of diamonds (through De Beers), copper, platinum and other precious metals, iron ore, coal and nickel – we are the custodians of what are precious natural resources. We work together with our key partners and stakeholders to unlock the sustainable value that those resources represent for our shareholders, the communities and countries in which we operate and for society at large. Anglo American is re-imagining mining to improve people’s lives.
Inclusion and Diversity
Anglo American is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfil their potential.
How To Apply
To apply for this role, please complete our online application form. You will have the opportunity to upload your CV and other relevant documentation as part of this process.
