Maintenance Operator GR

The role of the Maintenance Operator Gr 1, is to Assist the artisan by safely replacing, installing, repairing, and maintaining various machinery and equipment relevant to the quartery screening mechanical section, according to maintenance standards and practices.

By looking after our assets, you’ll become an asset too.

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.

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.

As a Maintenance Operator Gr 1,you willprovideservices as required and your responsibilities will include:

• Adhere to housekeeping practices to maintain a clean and organised workspace.
• Use and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE) according to safety regulations.
• Perform all work following SHE safety, health, and environment standards.
• Read, sign off, and adhere to all appropriate work instructions and standards.
• Attend safety meetings as instructed to stay current on safety protocols.
• Keep your allocated area clean and apply good housekeeping practices to ensure a hazard-free environment.
• Take all necessary safety precautions when working on production equipment.
• Active participation in SLAMs, HPHs, relevant Risk Assessments, and close-out of Safety Actions.
• Maintenance of Dewatering Pumps
• Continuously inspect equipment and report any identified defects promptly to prevent breakdowns, damage, injuries, and production delays.
• Inform the supervisor of any defective pumps and the time required to complete the work.
• Prepare the work area with the necessary pumps & pipes.
• Complete the job within the specified time.
• Identify and report components causing excessive downtime to the Supervisor Mining Dispatch / Mikom.
• Maintain all pumps.
• Assist the Dewatering team with:
• monitoring the dewatering pumps.
• installing or removing of pumps.
• The Work:
  Key Outputs and Accountabilities
• maintaining of the pumps,
• refuelling of the pumps.
• Install, remove and repair HDPE pipes.
• Prepare and oversee the digging of pumps or trenches.
• Assist with maintenance (Hook slings, cutting pipes, loosed & tighten bolts, connect pipes and pumps).
• Assist the Dewatering team with effective maintenance of pumps and pipes to ensure optimal utilisation and availability.
• Assist the Dewatering Coordinator according to own level/area of competence and follow company policies when instructed or during the responsible person's absence to ensure the achievement of functional objectives.
• Clean the equipment and work area after each maintenance job.
• Perform cleaning activities beyond the allocated area.
• Ensure all safety signs are installed and pumps are dewatered.
• Clean the unused pumps.

This role is in Mining (MIN) Department ata Band J5 reporting to Supervisor Dewatering & Facilities

• Grade 12/N3 Technical
• SA Drivers Licence

• Demonstrated understanding of maintenance procedures, company processes, and policies, gained through 1–2 years of experience.
• Understand safety standards applicable to maintenance environments.
• Knowledge of vehicle/equipment components and functionality.
• Ability to interpret and understand detailed component drawings, blueprints, and shop manuals.
• Understand manufacturer standards in a maintenance environment.
• Knowledge of company policies and procedures relating to…