The company would like to recruit a Boilermaker to be based at Khanye Colliery in Bronkhorstspruit. 

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Grade 12

• Boilermaker Trade Certificate

• Code 8 driver’s licence

EXPERIENCE

• 3 years’ experience as a boilermaker in the mining industry

• Must have previous experience on TMM’s

• Good experience in structural and engineering drawings

• Developing steel structures

OTHER SKILLS/COMPETENCIES

• Must be willing to work overtime

• Physically fit

• Must be comfortable with grinding, welding and gas cutting equipment

• Knowledge of boilermaker development techniques

• Must understand the importance of working safely

• No criminal record

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Study job cards and determine maintenance/work to be done

• Keep proper service records on work completed

• Construct, assemble, maintain and repair equipment or structures by providing specialised boiler making skills (including plating and welding)

• Investigate, diagnose and perform trade-related maintenance and repairs of equipment and machinery according to maintenance requirements.

• Attend to defects raised on pre-start reports, breakdown sheets and inspection reports. Provide relevant feedback to the Foreman and co-workers regarding equipment performance and conditions.

• Carry out schedule and non-scheduled repairs and maintenance

• Identify spares requirements and order according to departmental procedures

• Planning of activities must be in accordance with production schedules and allocation of resources

• Assist with the lifting of heavy equipment.

• Weld metal components, install gauges or controls, fabricate parts or components, assemble products or production equipment, inspect equipment to ensure proper operation Repair or replace defective parts on valves, vessels, etc.

• Ensure safe use of tools, machinery and equipment, including training on safety gear and procedures.

• All safety devices must be in place and functional.

• Train and develop subordinates

• Maintain good housekeeping.

• Ensure maximum availability of equipment

• Inspect GET of machines

• Enforce safety, health and environmental integrity principles applicable to area of responsibility

If you are interested in applying for this position, please forward your CV and copies of qualifications by latest close of business 29 October 2024. No late applications will be accepted. E-mail address: khanyerecruitment@canyoncoal.com.   

If you have not heard from us within 14 days of your application, please consider your application unsuccessful. 

Canyon Coal is an equal opportunity employer and preference will be given to candidates meeting the requirements as per our employment equity commitments.