Job Description
Role: Section Engineer Electrical and Instrumentation
Reporting: Superintendent Electrical & Instrumentation
Job Purpose:
The objective of this role is to plan, supervise, and coordinate all phases of installation, maintenance, and repair of both surface and underground electrical systems.
Responsibilities:
To support the Engineering Superintendent in the execution of his functions on all mobile and fixed plant and associated infrastructure.
Work with subordinates to achieve a safe working environment.
Do risk assessments for new equipment, new jobs, and where there is no safe written work procedure.
Adhere to all established safety policies and standards to include identification, use, and proper procedures for handling or disposal of hazardous waste.
Follow safe work procedures and identify training needs for your subordinates.
Ensure incident investigations are carried out in your section in case there is an incident. Recommendations from the incident investigation must be adhered to.
Attend planning meetings and follow scheduled plans.
Condition monitoring on all Underground Electrical Units.
Perform electrical maintenance activities including installation, repair, troubleshooting, diagnostics, and preventive maintenance on all underground electrical equipment with regards to safety standards.
Repair, adjust, overhaul, and replace major assemblies or subassemblies such as pumps and mini substations.
Perform predictive maintenance on all electrical units underground.
Work with the team to promote teamwork in the subordinates and continuous improvement in performance.
Set targets for subordinates and monitor progress.
Express ideas & information in an accurate, relevant, and timely manner utilising a two-way communication approach.
Train subordinates on the job and recommend them for training.
Reliability and condition monitoring.
Lost blast analysis due to electrical delays.
Prepare periodical maintenance schedules for all electrical equipment.
Acceptance and pre-installation testing of all cables.
Prepare weekly power supply reliability reports for drill rigs and all electrical equipment.
Prepare weekly communications status reports.
Recruitment services
Skills & Qualifications:
Grade 12 School Certificate.
Minimum three (3) years of experience working as an Electrical Engineer in the mining and processing industry.
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
Full member of EIZ.
High voltage switching authorization will be an added advantage.
Knowledge and experience of underground pumps and power distribution.
Citect SCADA and PLC (Siemens and Allen Bradely) programming and troubleshooting.
3.3KV, 1250KW Ball Mill Synchronous Motor Maintenance and Troubleshooting.
Knowledge of underground electrical skid substations.
Familiar with submersible and multistage pumps.
Familiar with Underground Leaky Feeder and Magneto Phones communication systems.
Must have experience in condition-based maintenance systems.
Excellent electrical analytical and troubleshooting skills a must.
Method of Application
MRL offers equal employment opportunities. If you are ready to take up this opportunity, e-mail or post your CV with a full application letter. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please apply to:
Head of Human Resources Mabiza Resources Limited P.O. 50799 LUSAKA