Specialist 1 - UG Auto Electrical

Provides specialist maintenance, diagnostics, repair, and technical support for underground heavy mining equipment, particularly equipment fitted with remote control technology, while training and coaching junior auto-electricians.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, diagnose, and repair underground heavy mining equipment, particularly units fitted with remote control technology systems
• Perform fault finding, diagnostic electrical testing, and specialist repairs across underground vehicles, plant, and related equipment
• Provide technical guidance and specialist support to auto-electricians
• Repair parts and equipment and maintain petrol and diesel engine motor vehicles
• Act as trainer and coach to the team, ensuring skills transfer to junior national auto-electricians
• Train employees according to best practices and manufacturer standards
• Monitor the development progress of identified team members
• Provide regular feedback reports on skills transfer outcomes
• Liaise with maintenance planners, agents, and manufacturers regarding parts, equipment, and technical problem resolution
• Complete required inspection and repair documentation

Requirements

• Auto electrical maintenance and repair
• Air conditioning and radio communication expertise
• Remote control technology systems
• Underground heavy mining equipment maintenance
• Electrical fault finding and diagnostic testing
• Maintenance strategy for underground equipment
• Training, coaching, and skills transfer
• Safe operation of tools and equipment
• Problem-solving and sound decision-making
• English verbal and listening communication
• Daily log writing
• Safety awareness, analytical ability, teamwork, supervision, time management, and cost control