Pump-Fitter

PUMP FIITER (GRADING C2)

Job specification

• Trade Test: (Fitter or Fitter and Turner)
• Expert knowledge of general pumps, pneumatics, and hydraulics
• 2-3 years post qualification experience in trackless mining environment with hydropower drilling would be advantageous.
• Proficiency in English and any other of 11 official languages
• Flexibility is required and essential (Standbys and Callouts)
• Independent judgement, initiative, outstanding technical and communication skills are required and
• South African Driver’s License (Code 8-10) essential
• South African Citizenship
• Clear Criminal Record

Responsibilities:

• Functional support, quality control and best practices within the Engineering /Pump Fitting section
• Work a rotation of shifts
• Specialized knowledge to analyse and solve complex problems
• Inspect, disassemble, re-assemble and repair all components of pump systems and associated mechanical equipment
• Perform effective routine maintenance on the pump systems
• Troubleshooting and detailed fault analysis are required and essential
• Always take instructions from the supervisor(s) responsible for the shift
• Conduct all work according to required standards and specifications
• Adhere to MHSA standards & Gold1’s safety motto: “Nothing is so important that it cannot be done safely”