SUMMARY:
Your skills keep the mine moving – join us as an Auto Electrician.
POSITION INFO:
Maintain, fault-find, and repair electrical systems on underground Trackless Mobile Machinery (TMM)—including LHDs, drill rigs, bolters, utility vehicles, and diesel/electro-hydraulic equipment—to ensure safe, reliable, and optimal availability in line with MHSA, mine standards, and OEM specifications.
Key Responsibilities:
- Electrical Maintenance & Repair:
- Diagnose, repair, and maintain 12/24V DC systems, starters/alternators, wiring harnesses, batteries, lighting, and electrical auxiliaries on TMM.
- Fault-find and repair CANbus, electronic control modules (ECMs), sensor networks, HMI panels, interlocks, and protection devices.
- Perform maintenance on electro-hydraulic control systems, proportional valves, solenoids, and joysticks.
- Support VSD/inverter and PLC (basic I/O) fault finding where applicable (OEM-dependent).
- Maintain charging systems, isolation/lockout, and emergency shutdown circuits.
- OEM & Equipment:
- Work across fleets such as Sandvik, Epiroc/Atlas Copco, AARD, Bell, Caterpillar, Komatsu (site-specific OEMs).
- Interpret OEM manuals, electrical schematics, and diagnostic codes; and use OEM diagnostics (e.g., ET, VCADS, and SIS, as applicable).
- Flameproofing & Compliance:
- Inspect and maintain flameproof/Ex electrical equipment (where applicable)—glands, enclosures, and IP ratings.
- Ensure compliance with mine standards, MHSA, TMM Regulations, and OEM safety bulletins.
- Preventive Maintenance:
- Execute PM schedules, inspections, condition monitoring, and defect elimination on TMM.
- Maintain accurate service records, parts usage, and job cards in CMMS.
- Breakdowns & Callouts:
- Respond to underground breakdowns swiftly; perform root-cause analysis; and complete risk assessments and LOTO before work.
- Quality & Safety:
- Adhere to SHEQ standards; conduct SLAM/Take 5, toolbox talks; and ensure proper PPE use.
- Participate in continuous improvement (MTBF/MTTR improvements, standard work).
- Stakeholders & Teamwork:
- Liaise with operators, planners, and foremen; and provide feedback for planning and spares.
- Mentor learners/apprentices and support skills transfer.
Job Experience & Skills Required (Ideal Candidate Profile):- Trade Test (Auto Electrician) – Red Seal (Section 13 or Section 26D).
- N2/N3 Electrical/Auto Electrical (N4/N6 advantageous).
- Underground mining experience: 3–5+ years, specifically on TMM (LHDs, drill rigs, bolters).
- Proven competency with:
- 12/24V DC systems, CANbus diagnostics, wiring & harness repair.
- Electro-hydraulics and controls on TMM.
- Basic PLC/VSD diagnostics (site/OEM dependent).
- Computer literacy with exposure to OEM diagnostic tools and CMMS (e.g., SAP/Pragma).
- Medically fit for underground work; and valid driver’s license.
- Legal & Safety: Familiarity with MHSA, TMM Regulations, Lock-Out/Tag-Out, and Risk Assessments.
Added Advantages (nice-to-haves):- OEM training (e.g., Sandvik, Epiroc, and CAT).
- Exposure to Ex/Flameproof standards and mining SANS codes.
- First Aid, HIRA, Basic Rigging, Working at Heights, and Confined Spaces.
- Exposure to Automation/Tele-remote TMM systems.
Key Competencies:- Advanced electrical fault-finding, diagnostic reasoning, and schematic reading.
- Strong adherence to safety and quality; and disciplined documentation.
- Communication with operators and mixed teams (auto electricians and diesel mechanics).
- Problem-solving under pressure; and ownership and accountability.
- Continuous improvement mindset (RCA and defect elimination).
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