Mechanical Fitter

Twigg Exploration & Mining, LDA is recruiting a Mechanical Fitter, to be based in Balama - Cabo Delgado, Mozambique.

Duties

• Conduct take 5 and job hazard analysis assessments on work activities as required
• Report all Hazards, Incidents and Near Misses in line with Company policies and procedures
• Undertake daily work area inspections and report faults/issues to Maintenance Supervisor immediately
• Participate in shift handover activities as required
• Contribute to pre-start and toolbox sessions as required
• Enter and work within confined spaces and work safely at heights as required
• Raise work orders in the Pronto Maintenance module as required
• Review SWI’s on a daily basis prior to undertaking a task and follow accordingly
• Undertaking condition monitoring activities – e.g. oil analysis, vibration analysis, equipment alignment and non-destructive testing on a range of fixed plant equipment as required
• Respond to equipment breakdowns in a timely manner and keep supervision informed of findings
• Carrying out inspections on fixed plant equipment and report key findings and recommendations
• Perform component change-out activities as required
• Inspect and repair submersible, centrifugal, sump and slurry pumps as required Strip and rebuild crushers as required
• Inspect and resolve motor, pump, conveyor and hydraulic problems
• Review and interpret mechanical schematics to facilitate maintenance activities
• Conduct lubrication activities on plant and equipment as required – e.g. gears, shafts and bearings
• Fabricate, and assemble new or modified mechanical components as required
• Use hand tools and rigging equipment as required and return to stores on completion
• Enter and work within confined spaces and work safely at heights as required
• Conduct pre-start and post-operational checks on all plant and equipment
• Report all maintenance issues to Maintenance Supervisor as soon as practicable to rectify in a timely manner

Requisites

• Minimum 3 year post trade mechanical maintenance experience in a mineral processing environment
• Proven exposure to and use of safe systems of work – e.g. risk management, incident reporting
• Confined space and working at heights tickets
• Sound Portuguese literacy skills – verbal and written
• English literacy skills highly desirable
• Ability to follow instructions and work according to production schedules
• Basic computer literacy is desirable
• Ability to work in a team environment and share information as required
• Note:
• Apply only if you meet the vacancy requirements
• Preference will be given to Mozambicans nationals candidates

Notes

• Only short listed applicants will be contacted