Job Details

The incumbent will be required to maintain equipment according to sound engineering practice and equipment specifications.

Building a world-class diamond group.

Finsch Mine

Petra Diamonds is an important supplier of rough diamonds to the international market, with a major resource base of 309 million carats. The company offers an exceptional growth profile within the diamond sector, with a core objective to grow annual production to around 4 million carats by FY 2014 and further increase output to over 5 million carats by FY 2019.

Fitter- (Ref. 84512/2)

The incumbent will be required to maintain equipment according to sound engineering practice and equipment specifications.

Key performance areas:

• Investigate, diagnose and perform trade-related maintenance and repair of equipment and machinery according to the maintenance requirements
• Perform inspections in accordance with the Mine Health and Safety Acts regulations as well as manufacturing and company standards
• Report all defects and breakdowns on equipment and machinery to the Foreman
• Develop, modify, construct and install related equipment required for the safe operation of all engineering equipment
• Communicate with clients and supervisors to report on maintenance activities performed and the re-start of equipment when required
• Ensure personal and co-workers’ adherence to the company’s safety, health and environmental objectives
• To ensure and maintain sound budget control
• Work overtime, be on standby and be available for call-outs should the need arise.

Minimum requirements:

• A Grade 12 and relevant Trade Certificate along with a recognised apprenticeship
• Code 08 driver’s licence
• 5 years’ post-apprenticeship experience
• Experience on conveyors, gearboxes, spreaders, screens, cyclones, pumps and fluid couplings
• An independent, proactive thinker with the ability to perform own job planning
• Good communication skills.

Consideration will be given to the Company’s Employment Equity Policy. Candidates will be required to pass the Company’s Security Clearance and undergo a medical examination of fitness as per the inherent requirements of the position.

To apply for one of these positions, forward a Curriculum Vitae, quoting the relevant reference number, to fax: (053) 385-3782 or e-mail: FINrecruitment3 [at] petradiamonds.com Should you not have heard from us within 30 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Closing date: 21 February 2012.

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