HER Technician x2

Purpose of the role:

To maintain heavy mining equipment and machinery at a client’s facility and working closely with a team of other technicians to ensure that all equipment is maintained efficiently, safely, and to the highest quality standards.

Reports to: Mechanical Coordinator

Branch: Kalumbila

Key Responsibilities.

The Mechanic Technician will be required to perform the following tasks:

•  Ensure Health and Safety standards, Regulations and Procedures are adhered to at all times.

•  Participate in safety meetings.

•  Ensure that machinery is maintained to the highest standards.

•  Carry out machinery services and preventive maintenance of high quality to avoid breakdowns.

• Respond promptly to breakdowns to reduce down time.

•  Ensure that all necessary parts and materials are available when needed.

• Ensure tools are available for the team and kept in good condition.

• Ensure quality of work is inspected before dispatching.

• Ensuring compliance with all safety regulations and quality standards

•  Report all incidents immediately to the Supervisor.

• Comply with all incident reporting and hazard identification policies.

• To promote the culture of safety, quality & efficiency.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

• Grade 12 Certificate

• Minimum of an Advanced Certificate in Heavy Equipment Repair

• Diploma in Heavy Equipment Repair/Mechanical engineering from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.

•  Minimum experience of 3 years on heavy equipment machinery in a mining environment.

• Must have experience in heavy equipment assembly.

• Knowledge of heavy machinery and equipment maintenance is mandatory.

•  Valid driver’s license.

• Practicing Member of EIZ.

Competences:

• Safety and Quality Awareness

•  Advanced knowledge of Machines & Equipment

• Knowledge of the use of parts and service manuals

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

• Good Communication & Listening Skills

•   Action Orientation / Initiative

•  Planning and Organizing

•   Ability to work well under pressure.

Duration: One (1) Year Contract

If you meet the requirements for this job, email your detailed C.V, certified copies of certificates and cover letter scanned in a single document to recruitment-hcmz@hcmaf.com, or send your application to:

The Human Resource Manager,

Hitachi Construction Machinery Zambia, Co. Ltd.

KK International Airport Road, Plot 2350/M

P.O. Box 30182,

Lusaka.

The closing date for applicants is Tuesday 2nd April 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.