Technical Advisor (Mechanical) – Shovels & Excavators x 1

Overall Job Purpose

The Mechanical Technical Advisor is a highly technical individual with an excellent competency on Komatsu Loading units namely: PC8000E-11, PC5500E-6, and PC500-EX. An individual that is conversant with Komatsu processes and procedures regarding OEM maintenance strategies and continuous upgrades through field campaign and registered Technical Service Issues (TSI's).He/she is also a hands-on individual that has the knowledge to assist with proactive maintenance and troubleshooting and to share knowledge & transfer skills. The objective of the Technical Advisor on site will primarily be to support the work identification, planning, execution, analysis, and feedback processes of the Work Management Process. The Technical Advisor is measured against world-class KPI standards, availability (FY %) no less than 85%, MTBF no less the 60 hours.

Specific Job Responsibility

Provide insightful technical and logistical support.

Guide the Maintenance and repair organization with updated performance/execution information, KPIs and management recommendations.

Support the continuous improvement processes and initiatives and lead the defect elimination processes across the department.

Ensure all maintenance tasks are carried out as per the OEM recommendations and/or management through the standard KML Change management procedure.

Provide practical training and mentoring to subordinates, including ongoing training and development, performance management, conflict management and crisis management.

Ensuring the right people are in the right job as well as putting in place a succession plan for all positions.

Job Specific Competencies

Familiar with all necessary safety equipment & Procedures.

Good English communication skills

Must be of sound mind.

Must be responsible, focused and self – motivated.

Ability to interact with people and work cohesively with them.

Must physically be capable of using and moving equipment and tools.

Must be able to work under minimal supervision and pressure.

Good report writing and presentation skills.

Qualifications & Experience

Degree/Diploma (or working towards one) in Mechanical/Millwright with extensive field experience in the mechanical maintenance of mobile mining equipment.

Valid Grade 12 certificate or equivalent

C2 - INTERNAL

Extensive hands-on experience with most of the following equipment:

1. Komatsu PC5500 and PC8000 Shovels and excavators

Experience in the following Equipment is an advantage:

1. Caterpillar CAT7495 Rope Shovels 2. Liebherr R9250 and R9100 Excavators

At least 10 years of experience in Hydraulics: Knowledgeable in Hydraulics principles, hydraulic components identification and operational principles, read hydraulics schematics, knowledgeable in Electro-hydraulic systems, troubleshooting, defect identification by using reading hydraulic instruments and hydraulics schematics, servicing of hydraulics components.

Training/Experience in / Knowledge of Maintenance Supervision, Total Process Reliability, Microsoft Project, 6-sigma, etc.is an added advantage

Experience in using engineering management software Pronto.

At least 10 years in a hydraulic technician role. Supervisory Experience is an advantage.

Must have a valid driver's license

Qualifications Must be ZAQA certified where applicable.