Job Description
Barloworld Equipment provides total solutions in earthmoving equipment, materials handling and power systems and related equipment in 10 countries in Southern Africa. As the appointed Caterpillar dealer in the region, Barloworld Equipment supplies equipment, parts and service to customers in the mining, construction, handling, agricultural and energy industries.
Barloworld Equipment Zambia Limited is looking for suitably qualified individuals to fill the positions below:
HEAVY EQUIPMENT REPAIR / AUTO ELECTRICIAN (x10)
– KITWE, LUSAKA, SOLWEZI and LUMWANA
Applicants suitably qualified based on the requirements stated below are invited to apply for the positions.
Job Purpose: Perform planned and breakdown repairs, services and maintenance on Earthmoving Equipment and components to supplier standards and customer requirements.
Key Outputs include but are not limited to:
Quickly and efficiently diagnose machine systems and carry out repairs, services and maintenance on Earthmoving Equipment on customer sites or at BWE site.
Compile accurate customer machine analysis and reports including Machine Inspection Reports (MIR’s) and Technical Analysis Reports (TA’s)
Maintain professional image when representing BWE
Ensure safe work practice
Control Contamination
Control own administration (labour booking, service reports, part returns, expenses etc.)
Follow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of own work are consistently and accurately maintained
Employment opportunities
Candidate Requirements:
A full Grade 12 certificate
Qualified in relevant trade – Advanced Technician Certificate/Diploma (Heavy Equipment Repair, Auto Electrician/Diesel Mechanic)
At least 5 years relevant work experience in Mining, Construction & Energy Industries
A Millwright/Duo qualification will be an added advantage
Registered member of EIZ- Technician
Machine specific technical knowledge and skills
Valid Drivers licence
Valid Silicosis certificate
Employment opportunities
Competencies:
Sound interpersonal and communication skills
Basic trouble shooting and problem-solving skills
Machine specific technical knowledge and skills
Good Technical report writing
Basic business and financial understanding
Some Computer Literacy (SIS, STW & ET) knowledge
Trouble shooting and problem solving skills
Applicable product knowledge in PM, Components and Machine Systems
Failure analysis skills
Understanding of supplier warranty systems, policies & procedures