Seeking a suitably qualified and reliable Mechanic (Underground Equipment – Mobile) to perform all aspects of mechanical maintenance, repair, testing, and monitoring of underground types of machinery and equipment to ensure its availability and reliability in a quality, efficient, safe, and environment-friendly manner. The role will report to the Supervisor – Mobile Maintenance (UG Equipment).
Key tasks and responsibilities:
- Complete all the necessary documentation such as work orders, and time sheets for future reference
- Communicate with others about the assigned task and discuss the outcome of the risk assessment
- Prepare a Job Action Plan and Job Hazard Analysis if required
- Check fluids such as fuel, lubricants, coolants, transmission oil, and hydraulic oils according to the manufacturer’s specifications
- Select types and grades of fluids and lubricants for the applications according to the manufacturer’s specifications and fluid capacity
- Replace fuel and oil filters and inspect for signs of contamination
- Identify types, sizes, and grades of fasteners, sealing devices, adhesives, and gaskets
- Select types of threads such as coarse and fine used for different applications
- Perform preventative maintenance of hoses, tubing, piping, and fittings by checking for deficiencies such as chafed hoses, bubbling, and leaks
- Select appropriate tools and equipment such as hydraulic presses, heating equipment, cooling equipment, seals, and bearing drivers
- Perform routine maintenance activities such as cutting, welding, heating, and cooling of materials
- Diagnose Engine and engine support systems, hydraulic, hydrostatic, and pneumatic systems, Drive train systems, Steering, Suspension, Brake System, Wheel Assemblies, and Undercarriage, Electrical and Vehicle Management Systems, and Environmental Control Systems
- Complete Timesheets timely
