Artisan-Auto Electrical

Overall Job Purpose

Responsible for the execution of all auto electrical work and Air-conditioning repairs on various vehicles, Earth moving machineries and ancillary equipment to ensure maximum operational performance is achieved in a safe and cost effective manner while ensuring compliance with relevant procedures, polices, legal requirements and consent conditions

Specific Job Responsibility

• Perform auto electrical work on vehicles and heavy equipment machinery.
• Adhere to the company’s planned and preventive maintenance schedules and procedures.
• Respond to unplanned breakdowns when on duty timeously.
• Design and build auto electrical systems required to support operational functions
• Prepare wiring diagrams and specifications for low voltage electrical equipment applications
• Inspect electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes.
• Assist to determine critical spare parts in order to generate strategic critical list and reasonable stock level for spare parts.
• Help design, wire or re-wire electrical circuits to improve the reliability of the electrical equipment.
• Prepare sketches or follow blueprints to determine the location of wiring and equipment and to ensure conformance to building and safety codes.
• Diagnose and repair electrical faults in various vehicles and machinery
• Maintain work area/s in a satisfactory condition and ensure compliance with Workplace Health and Safety requirements
• Maintain the correct and safe usage of all hand tools and company property within your section.
• Other duties as instructed by the Supervisor.

Job Specific Competencies

• Demonstrated application of continuous improvement principles.
• Demonstrated ability to work safely and improve team safety awareness.
• Member of the Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ).
• Can demonstrate understanding of mobile equipment electrical circuit analysis, troubleshooting, installation and repair.
• Proven ability to maintain, repair, wire, and install auto electrical components including electrical harnesses, starter motors, alternators, valves, solenoids.

Key Job Attributes

• Able to handle work with a great sense of professionalism
• Possesses good organizational skills
• Identify repairs required via unfair wear and tear, and advise the shift supervisor.
• Maintain a professional approach to duties and responsibilities with the capability of making timely, rational decisions and an ability to meet deadlines.
• Act with honesty and integrity in all areas: maintain confidentiality in dealings with subordinates, clients and customers.
• Demonstrate accuracy, time management and organizational skills.
• Maintain a professional work ethic through effective, honest communication with supervisors, peers, and subordinates.
• Commitment to reach or exceed maintenance, operational and safety goals.
• Work effectively in a team environment, supporting other team members when needed.
• The ability and drive to manage maintenance work group in a technically challenging and geographically remote maintenance environment.
• Sound planning, analytical, and problem solving skills.
• Well-developed interpersonal, written and oral communication skills in English.
• Knowledge and understanding of diverse third world cultures and customs an advantage.

Experience required to perform in this job

• Knowledge in Basic First Aid and Basic Health and Safety
• Excellent team building, organisation and communication skills
• At least 5 years’ working experience in heavy equipment operations preferably in the mining environment.
• Proven experience in maintenance of mining industry diesel propelled ancillary mobile equipment and/or drills including dozers, excavators, wheel dozers, service trucks, and wheel loaders.
• Experience in maintenance of diesel propelled drills such as Sandvik
• Experience in some or all of the following machines: Volvo AF40 series; Komatsu D375, D475, HD1500,HD758, WA300, WA600, WD500 and WD900 series; Liebherr 9100 and 9250 series;

Qualifications

• Full grade twelve (12) certificate
• Craft Certificate/ Diploma in Automotive Engineering with a Specialization in Auto-Electricity
• Valid Driver’s license