Systems Technician

To provide specialist support to Clients systems in the factory and in the field.

POSITION: Systems Technician
REMUNERATION: Market Related
START DATE: A.S.A.P
LOCATION: West Rand (Krugersdorp)

MAIN PURPOSE:

To provide specialist support to Clients systems in the factory and in the field.

EDUCATION SKILLS REQUIREMENT:

• MATRIC - Grade 12.
• N. Dip. (Electrical) or Section 13 Qualified Millwright or Fitter with electrical, mechanical and hydraulic experience.

COMPUTER LITERACY:

• Microsoft Office.
• Microsoft Visio.
• Familiar with engine and transmission configuration management.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREA / JOB DUTIES:

• Interpret electrical schematics for both 24V DC automotive and low voltage AC (max 1000V) systems.
• Interpret hydraulic schematics of the hydraulic systems used on Clients Mining Equipment machines.
• Install embedded controller software as required on different machine controllers.
• Perform tests and take measurements to validate the performance of the electrical system.
• Perform tests and take measurements to validate the general performance of a machine both in the factory and in the field.
• Ensure that the relevant electrical workmanship standards are adhered to when working on electrical and hydraulic systems.
• Fault find and troubleshoot electrical systems both in the factory and in the field.
• Instruct the electrical workshop personnel and clients how to troubleshoot machine systems (Hydraulic and electrical).
• Identify root causes of electrical failures on machine systems and write service reports thereon.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Render technical assistance on all equipment as required by your Line Manager.
• Report to client before leaving site by means of a neat, complete and detailed service report.
• Immediately report any abuse/negligence by the operators on any of the Clients equipment, listing the relevant details to the supervisor and Line Manager in control of the operation and to the site supervisor.
• At all times be medically fit to perform duties.

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 2-3 years’ experience in a similar position.
• Auto electrical experience in Mining Industry equipment is advantageous.
• Must have the ability to comprehend the electro-hydraulic functioning of the vehicle system.
• Experience with SAE J1939, CAN Open and other CAN protocols.

COMPETENCIES / ATTRIBUTES REQUIRED:

• Sober and timeous habits.
• Must be able to work in a team.
• Responsible, accountable, and ability to work independently under pressure.

SHREQ REQUIREMENTS:

• You will at all times comply with the Companies Management Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality Program Requirements.
• You are required to familiarize yourself with the Companies Management Safety, Health Environmental and Quality Program Requirements so as to ensure that you are fully aware of your rights and obligations under the program.
• You are required to comply with the relevant Safety, Health, Environmental, and Quality & Legal requirements as defined in the Companies Legal Register / SHEQ Management System at all times.
• You will execute your safety, health, environmental & quality duties as prescribed by additional appointments, policy and procedures allocated to you.
• You should also have due regard for the safety and health of employees and interested and affected parties and comply with the safety, health, environmental & quality rules and procedures of the Companies customers and stakeholders.

Other Requirements:

• Underground work will be required thus the candidate must be prepared to visit and troubleshoot machines in the field.
• Required to assist, from time to time, with attending to machine faults in the field (onsite).

NOTE:
Candidate must preferably reside in the West Rand or close by areas.