Boilermaker C Lower - New Denmark Colliery

About the role

Seriti Coal, New Denmark Colliery in Standerton, Mpumalanga, is looking for a Boilermaker C Lower (internal and external) in its engineering function. The role covers maintenance and repair of equipment and machines so they stay available and reliable, and keeps records of inspections, maintenance and repairs.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain and repair equipment and machines to ensure their availability and reliability
• Keep records of inspections, maintenance and repairs on checklists and job cards
• Identify faults and repair defects without supervision
• Perform inspections and work in line with Mine Standards and Procedures and the Mine Health and Safety Act and regulations
• Undertake risk assessments
• Ensure planning and productivity requirements are met and maintain good housekeeping
• Work shifts, overtime and standby duties

Required profile

• Recognised Boilermaker Trade Test Certificate
• Grade 12 with Math (not literacy) and Science, or N3 with Math and Science and relevant trade subjects
• Recognised gas testing and gas safety training
• Sound knowledge of MHSA, safety systems and a proven safety record
• Valid K53 driver's licence with own transport and a valid Certificate of Fitness
• English speaking, reading and writing; able to work under pressure, in a team and independently

Required skills

• Good understanding of equipment and tools
• Advantageous: 2 years' maintenance experience, fault finding, reading technical drawings, conveyor installations and diesel machinery, welding methods and metal identification

To apply, submit a PDF CV with certified copies of ID, driver's licence and qualifications, together with a valid driver's licence. Applications not responded to within 30 days of the closing date (2 March 2023) are considered unsuccessful.