Details
• Diagnosing and fixing mechanical and electrohydraulic faults to promptly restore functionality
• Daily inspection of machines and doing minor and major mechanical repairs on site
• Equipment rebuilds and refurbishment on Jumbos and Solos
• Standard adjustments and calibrations on underground equipment
• Testing repaired equipment for proper performance according to OEM standards
• Interpreting hydraulic schematics for easy troubleshooting
• Conducting root cause analysis on defects
• Training and guiding fitters/mechanics on hands-on troubleshooting and repair of equipment
• Planning and prioritising upcoming maintenance tasks
• Providing guidance to planners to ensure spares availability before task execution
• Performing maintenance and repairs according to OEM and improving MTBF
• Provide comprehensive technical reports
Equipment Experience: Jumbo (Sandvik DD421-60, DD420-60, DD320, DD321); Solo (Sandvik DL421-15C, DL420-15C, DL430-7C); Normet (Charmec 1610 B, MC 605 D(V)); TH663i truck; LH621i loader; Cubex (DU311 TVK, DU411 TVK); Volvo L120F
Skills
• THC 560, THC 561, TH430, and TPC 500 electro-hydraulics systems maintenance
• Refurbishing and overhauling underground equipment
• Interpreting electrohydraulic schematics/blueprints
• Maintenance planning of underground and auxiliary equipment
• In-depth knowledge of various trackless mining machinery
• Strong troubleshooting and communication skills
• Well-versed in electro-hydraulic power packs
• Supervision and training of technical personnel
• Conducting root cause and failure analysis on mechanised equipment
• Welding and machining
• Computers: Microsoft Office, SAP
• Heavy duty equipment experience: drill rigs and roof bolters (DD210L, DS210L-V, Axera 126LP with THC560 drilling hydraulics), LHDs (Toro 400LP, LH209L), and dump trucks (EJC433LP, TH230L, TH430)
About
Apprenticeship-trained underground equipment fitter with 13 years post-qualification work experience in the underground hard rock mining industry. Skilled in the operation, fault diagnosis, repair, and maintenance of heavy mining equipment, which includes drill rigs (Jumbos, Solos), roof bolters, boggers, and dump trucks. Troubleshooting experience sharpened analysis skills and teamwork abilities. Experienced trainer, safety ambassador, articulate communicator, results-driven project leader, and organised maintenance work coordinator.
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