Mining Electrician

SUMMARY:
Rite Recruitment is currently recruiting for an experienced Mining Electrician to join our client’s mining operation in the Kuruman / Khatu area, Northern Cape.
This is an excellent opportunity for a suitably qualified Electrician with solid mining electrical experience, particularly experience working with fuel systems and fuel dispensing equipment.
📍 COMMUTING REQUIREMENT
Candidates must reside within a reasonable daily commuting distance of the workplace and be able to reliably travel to and from the mine on a daily basis.
Candidates residing further afield may be considered provided they are able and willing to commute daily and can meet the operational requirements of the position.

POSITION INFO:
🔧 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The successful candidate will be responsible for, but not limited to:

• Electrical maintenance and repairs on mining equipment and infrastructure.
• Installation, maintenance and fault-finding of electrical systems.
• Conducting preventative and planned electrical maintenance.
• Diagnosing and repairing electrical faults efficiently and safely.
• Working on fuel systems, fuel dispensing equipment, fuel pumps and associated electrical installations.
• Maintaining and troubleshooting electrical panels, control systems, motors, pumps and related equipment.
• Carrying out electrical inspections and ensuring equipment is safe and operational.
• Testing electrical equipment and installations.
• Reading and interpreting electrical drawings, diagrams and schematics.
• Performing breakdown maintenance and responding to electrical faults.
• Ensuring all electrical work complies with applicable mining legislation, safety standards and company procedures.
• Completing maintenance reports, job cards and relevant documentation.
• Maintaining accurate records of inspections, repairs and preventative maintenance.
• Working closely with the maintenance and mining teams to minimise equipment downtime.
• Identifying potential electrical problems before they result in breakdowns.
• Ensuring all work is carried out according to mine Health & Safety requirements.
• Adhering to lock-out/tag-out and safe isolation procedures.
• Maintaining good housekeeping in work areas.
• Assisting with new electrical installations, upgrades and modifications where required.
• Participating in emergency and breakdown call-outs when required.
• Maintaining electrical tools and equipment in good working condition.
• Following all company policies, procedures and safety regulations.

• Electrical Trade Test / Red Seal Electrician qualification.
• Proven mining electrical experience is essential.
• Mining electrical experience on fuel systems is essential.
• Proven experience with fuel dispensing equipment, fuel pumps and associated electrical installations.
• Experience with electrical fault-finding and preventative maintenance.
• Knowledge of mining electrical systems and equipment.
• Ability to read and understand electrical drawings and schematics.
• Strong knowledge of electrical safety and mining safety procedures.
• Valid driver's licence.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must reside within a reasonable daily commuting distance of the Kuruman / Khatu workplace.