Boilermarker at Petra Diamonds for qualified candidates (N2 + Trade)
- Career Exibs SA
- Aug 27
- 3 min read
Boilermaker
Boilermaker
Introduction
Finsch Diamond Mine is located in the town of Lime Acres, which is situated 160km north-west of Kimberley and 109km south of Kuruman in the Northern Cape.
Reports to Foreman Engineering: Mechanical. Develop, fabricate, install and maintain equipment according to sound engineering practice and equipment specifications.
Duties & Responsibilities
Provide subject matter expertise and skills in area of responsibility; advising on solutions to enhance or ensure the effectiveness of the department/section.
Perform inspections in accordance with the Mine Health and Safety Act regulations, manufacturing and company standards to report all defects and breakdowns on equipment and machinery to the Foreman.
Reports faults and unsafe conditions to the Central Control Room.
Participate in planning shutdowns (Planned maintenance), resources, tools and spares relevant to the shutdown activities.
Identify spares requirements and order according to departmental procedure.
Responsible for the management of consumable stock levels (amongst others, spares and hydrocarbons).
Investigate, diagnose and perform trade related maintenance and repair of equipment and machinery according to the maintenance requirements.
Assist Foreman in executing his/his duties as and when required.
Conduct planned task observations.
Follow instructions as per job card and report any defects.
De-energise and apply the lock-out procedure as per company policy.
Conduct plastic pipe welding of high density pressure equipment (HDPE) as applicable.
Cut and weld components to repair and maintain steel constructions.
Fabricate steel fabrications by drawing, measuring, conducting layout and erecting structures.
Perform rigging activities within area of trained competency .
Remove and replace components to maintain steel fabrications.
Responsible for conducting fault finding on default structures and deterring the steps to be taken to repair faults.
Responsible for painting steel fabrications.
Responsible for performing drilling activities using a hand drill and pedestal.
Responsible for performing grinding activities.
Responsible for signing the mobile machinery pre-start log books.
Responsible for inspections and maintenance of all mechanical ground handling equipment.
Provide input in preparing maintenance and inspection schedules.
Conduct maintenance planning.
Responsible for trade related administration.
Perform standby duties and attend to breakdowns.
Conduct on-the-job training for allocated apprentices.
Ensure that all Engineering reporting is aligned with standards, guidelines and schedules.
Company Policy & Procedures Compliance: Takes cognisance of and adhere to Company policies, procedures and relevant legislation. Manage and report on non compliance issues.
Perform risk assessments (Mini) and participates in risk assessments (Activity based).
Provide Input to risk assessments, safe work procedures and Planned Task Observations, monitor, train and implement all codes of practice, policies, procedures, risk assessments and standards and ensure all are in place for the effective management of safe working conditions in terms of related area of responsibilities and legal requirements.
Effective Team Player:
- Maintain and manage healthy relationships within own team and across teams.
- Responsible to provide support to team within area of responsibility.
- Responsible to share knowledge and skills with co-workers.
- Responsible to use communication and feedback channels effectively.
Effective Self Management: Responsible for managing own work performance and completing tasks as per set timelines and standards.
Desired Experience & Qualification
Grade 10.
N2 National Certificate
Trade Test Certificate (Boilermaker)
A minimum of 3 years post Apprenticeship / Qualification experience (can be concurrent with the PDL trade experience).
Valid driver’s license
* Candidates holding a QCTO (Section 26D) Trade Test, where the learning route is not specified on the Certificate, must submit the following: Statement of results issued by an accredited MQA trade test centre as well as evidence of training conducted at a technical training centre (e.g. Portfolio of Evidence, Logbooks). Should these documents not be submitted, the application will not be considered. Candidates holding S28 Trade Test certificates from non-Mining Sector centres will not be considered.
ADVANTAGE:
Grade 12 / N3.
Computer Literacy and Microsoft Office Suite.