Latest Job November 2023
We are on the hunt of the service of the skilled candidates with good problem-solving ability for the position of System Technician to be based at Musina ( Venetia Mine) , Limpopo Province, South Africa. The primary duties of the candidates will be the maintenance of underground Trackless Mobile Machinery onboard Automation Systems, associated components and technologies including autonomous navigation and wireless telecommunication. These duties typically include the execution of installation- and maintenance task assignments associated with TMM subsystems e.g. onboard machine control-, navigation-, telecommunication and video systems, specialised functions such as automated drilling; ancillary systems such as proximity detection, fatigue management, biometric access control and data logging.
Job Details
| Job Title | System Technician x (13) |
| Company | De Beers |
| Job Type | Full-Time |
| Job ID | REF52428F |
| Industry | Mining |
| Remuneration | Market Related |
| Experienced | Minimum 5 years |
| Location | Musina ( Venetia Mine) , Limpopo Province, South Africa |
| Closing Date | 17 November 2023 |
Job Description
The successful candidates will be responsible for the following duties:
- Promotion of the ‘Put Safety First’ company value through participation in Safety, Health & Environmental
- Keeping abreast of SHE industry best practices
- Ensuring communication to stakeholders, peer groups and reporting staff.
- Performing maintenance of the following TMM Automation onboard systems and associated components
- Proximity detection/collision avoidance
- Onboard machine control (CAN bus and controllers);
- Positioning and autonomous navigation;
- Machine telecommunication including wireless data, video and voice transmission;
- Data logging systems;
- Control systems for specialized TMM functions e.g. integrated bucket weighing, automated drilling and bolting; and
- TMM onboard technologies supplied by the OEMs or 3rd party suppliers.
- TMM unit productivity, availability and down-time
- Solving complex technical problems on TMM onboard- and Mine Automation Systems that involve hardware, software and telecommunication issues.
- Maintenance of safety critical components of TMM onboard- and Mine Automation Systems and ensuring that these systems are functional at all times as required.
- Complying to Safety, Health and Environmental Policies and Procedures.
- Complying to legal requirements as set by the Departments of Health, Minerals Resources and the Radiation
- Creating and maintaining strong working relationships with colleagues and customers.
- The Systems Technician is expected to display good interpersonal skills as he/she will interact with colleagues across all departments and at all levels.
Qualifications
- Education: Grade 12 certificate, or equivalent NQF level 4
- Academic qualifications:
- One of the following qualifications at NQF/HEQSF Level 6:
- National N Diploma Engineering Studies (preference Electrical/Light Current)
- Trade Certificate of Competence in one of the following trades:
- Millwright (Electro-mechanical)
- Mechatronics Technician
- Instrument Mechanician
- Transportation Electrician (Auto Electrician)
- Telecommunication Technician
- National Diploma Engineering: Electrical (preference Light Current/Mechatronics/Telecommunications)
- Experience: Minimum 5 years (post-graduation) continuous work experience in the engineering or mining industry
- Skills and Competencies:
- Communication skills ( Verbal and written) in English
- Ability to work with hands/dexterity
- Computer skills
- SAPS Criminal Record verification
- Valid EB/Code 08 Drivers License
- Qualifications verification
- Psychometric and technical assessments
- Obtaining a Medical Fitness Certificate (Red Ticket) to work in an underground mine – including heat tolerance and working-at-heights assessments
- Being physical fit and able to work in an underground mine
- Must be prepared to perform standby and call-out duties
- Must be prepared to work shifts
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Venetia Mine is part of De Beers Group Managed Operations Business which integrates mines, operations and support functions in the De Beers Group producer countries of Canada and South Africa to shape a safe, sustainable future for De Beers Group’s people, shareholders, communities and partners.
