Heavy Duty Mechanic

Safety / Environment

• Ensure safe work systems/procedures are always practised and adhered to ensuring duties are performed in a manner that minimises risk to self, employees, and contractors. Demonstrate safe work practices.


• Maintain exemplary standard of housekeeping at all times, safe work, incident/accident reporting & active involvement in safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment.


• Abide by and proactively comply with Company policies, procedures, guidelines, and systems, as well as all relevant legislation.


• Understand and familiarise oneself with site Emergency evacuation procedures

Company / Leadership

• Display conduct which is aligned with company Core Values, Policies and Procedures.


• Lead by example and actively participate to achieve department and company goals and objectives.


• Initiate and provide input into company directives in collaboration with the Site Management team.


• Communicate department obligations and conditions to the leadership team, ensuring specific understanding and accountability

Behaviour / Attitude

• Support and follow all lawful instructions/directives from direct supervisor.


• Maintain a high level of professionalism and take responsibility for own conduct and behaviour in the workplace.


• Ensure good, clear lines of communication between all stakeholders, including the Site Management team, co-workers, and contractors

Technical & Role Accountabilities

• Ensure proper procedures and policies are utilized pertaining to Heavy Equipment repairs and shop conduct.


• Trouble-shoot and perform diagnostic testing to identify problems utilizing hydraulic and electrical schematics to determine corrective measures.


• Perform assigned preventive maintenance tasks thoroughly and completely at required intervals.


•  Identify future required work through preventative maintenance processes


• Adjust equipment and repair or replace defective parts, components or systems.


• Mentor apprentices at all stages through their apprenticeships


• Assist new employees until familiar with the equipment and surroundings


• Provide information for repairs such as proper part names, part numbers, quantities, estimated time frames


• Order and install replacement parts as required


• Properly charge out parts out of inventory when removing stock


• Test repaired equipment for proper performance and to ensure that work meets manufacturer and/or site specifications.


• Complete and sign off on required paperwork, ensuring thoroughness and legibility (i.e., 5-point cards, line-up, PM sheets, work order reports, etc.)


• Ensure samples required during equipment services are properly taken


• Control contamination before, during and after work has been completed, ensuring a clean work environment


• Address spills when they happen and comply with reporting protocols


• Provide information for repairs such as proper part names, part numbers, quantities, estimated time frames


• Provide input into possible equipment improvements both to save cost and maintenance downtime

Teamwork

• Work collaboratively with others to achieve organizational goals – both within own department and site wide


• Leverage off and use the talent and knowledge within the team to resolve problems


• Share gained experience and knowledge of work in progress


• Attend and participate constructively in daily line-ups, safety meetings

Planning & Organisation

• Prioritise and complete tasks accurately to specifications as assigned by direct supervisor within expected timeframes.


• Proactively identifies and addresses hazards before they arise as issues.


• Be punctual to work and all required site meetings.


• Undertake other duties as lawfully instructed