Underground Electrician

Responsibilities

• A strong Safety focus and ability to ensure a safe workplace through daily inspections and rectification of hazards.
• Complies with all company policies and procedures that are displayed and amended from time to time.
• Takes reasonable care for their own safety and that of other persons who may be affected by their acts.
• Performs pre-start checks and SWICs.
• Ensuring inspections and maintenance is carried out on all equipment before use.
• Ensures that all tools are serviceable and safe.
• Must Work to minimise equipment downtime and maximise productivity.
• Liaises with the underground shift supervisor to:
• Ensure all work is done in a safe and efficient manner.
• Advise when items of equipment are out of service and when they can be returned to service.
• Carries out schedule electrical servicing and repairs in a safe manner.

Requirements

• A strong Safety focus and ability to ensure a safe workplace through daily inspections and rectification of hazards.
• Complies with all company policies and procedures that are displayed and amended from time to time.

Qualifications

• Underground Mining experience in hard rock mechanised mine would be beneficial
• Must have exposure to Sandvik Drill Equipment Jumbo, Solo, Q-Bex
• Strong background working in underground mining.
• Able to operate all types of hand tools.
• Understanding maintenance procedures.
• Ability to read schematics.
• Excellent service and maintenance approach to the job.
• Willingness to learn and gain further experience.
• Positive attitude to labour intensive duties.
• Highly motivated self-starter with the ability to work autonomously.
• Must have valid Tanzanian Driver’s License with ability to drive a manual car.
• Basic First Aid Knowledge
• Recognised trade qualification as an Electrician.

Skills