Heavy Machine Equipment Mechanic and Auto Electrician (1 position) – August 2024

Applications are invited from ambitious, energetic, and performance-driven individuals to fill in vacant position (s) mentioned below:

Position: Heavy Machine Equipment Mechanic and Auto Electrician

Contract type & Duration: One (1) year fixed term contract

Department: Open Pit Mining

Reporting to: Supervisor – Maintenance

Number of Positions: One (1)

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:

To do mining equipment maintenance i.e. Preventive Maintenance, Corrective Maintenance, and Breakdown work. Should do as much as possible to have much of the planned task and minimize breakdown work which is very possible by doing proper and effective inspection during the daily routine inspection as scheduled and recording defects for planning maintenance and adhoc work purposes which will lead to having right schedule time for the tasks during the planning meeting.

Maintain safety standard throughout before, during and after completion of the task executions.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Diploma/Full Technician in Mechanical/Automotive Engineering or above.
• VETA trade test certificate Grade one in Mechanical/Automotive.
• VETA level three in Mechanical
• Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply

EXPERIENCE:

• At least 5 –  8 years’ experience working Mining industry and must possess the following.
• Working experience with different models of mining Caterpillar Machines, Liebherr Excavators 945,930, Articulated Trucks, Grader, Dozer.
• Proven experience in Troubleshooting to all the machines above.
• Knowledge of basic HME Auto Electrical.

MAIN OR KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Doing effective Mechanical inspection on the equipment during preventive and routine daily inspection as per work package.
• Self-driving on attending equipment breakdowns at the field.
• Do your best to make sure that break down are minimized and do much of the planned works.
• Maintain safety standards and be brother’s keeper in the team.
• Works under minimal supervision.
• Self-motivated and self-disciplined.
• Avoid been conflicts creator within the team.
• Have honest communication within the team and to all cross functional departments.
• Maintain good housekeeping all the time.
• Repair equipment and completion of the report to his/her supervisor.
• Execute all assigned tasks in a timely manner.
• Demonstrate Work behaviors consistent with the company values and work within prescribed boundaries, including required behaviors, company policies, standards, procedures, and legislation requirements.
• Meet work delivery deadlines to minimize the demand for purpose without exceeding the required date for work completion.
• Engage with the work execution team to contribute to planning details from those expected to do the work.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Degree/ Advanced Diploma in Mechanical Engineering will be an added advantage
• Skilled in mechanical related jobs.
• Competent in HME equipment.
• Computer literacy is a must.
• Understanding the HME system of operation works.
• Understand safety mechanical & electrical devices installed on the machine for keeping equipment healthy.
• Empower co-worker to the best of their knowledge/Skill.
• Sound knowledge of Health, Safety, and Environmental issues.
• Must be physically and mentally fit and hard working.
• Must work under minimal Supervision.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Be able to read and understand the maintenance manual book.
• Good communication skills both in English and Swahili.
• Must have a valid Tanzania driving license and driving competency.