Senior Mining Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Senior Mining Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Job Title: Senior Mining Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Number of Vacancies: 2

Location: Makhado Mining Site, South Africa

Employment Type: Full-time

Department: Equipment Maintenance

Reports To: Maintenance Supervisor / Equipment Manager

1. Job Summary

Responsible for the maintenance, troubleshooting, repair and overhaul of Chinese-manufactured heavy mining equipment and vehicles, including large excavators, bulldozers, wide-body mining dump trucks and wheel loaders.

The successful candidates must have strong mechanical repair skills and be capable of independently diagnosing and repairing major components and systems, including diesel engines, hydraulic systems, transmissions, driveline systems, drive axles and braking systems. The role goes beyond routine servicing, tyre replacement and basic component changes.

2. Key Responsibilities

Equipment Maintenance and Troubleshooting: Diagnose and repair mechanical faults on large excavators, bulldozers, wide-body mining dump trucks, wheel loaders and other heavy mining equipment.

Major Component Repair: Inspect, dismantle, repair and replace major components, including diesel engines, hydraulic pumps and systems, transmissions, drive axles, driveline components and braking systems.

Preventive Maintenance: Perform scheduled servicing, inspections and preventive maintenance in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and company standards to reduce equipment failures and unplanned downtime.

Breakdown Response: Respond to equipment breakdowns on site, identify root causes and carry out effective repairs to restore equipment to safe operating condition.

Repair Quality and Safety: Conduct post-repair inspections and functional tests, comply with technical specifications and follow all applicable mine safety and occupational health and safety requirements.

Maintenance Records and Spare Parts: Maintain accurate repair reports, fault records and component replacement records, and assist with maintenance planning and spare parts requirements.

3. Qualifications and Requirements

Relevant technical training or qualifications in mechanical maintenance, heavy equipment maintenance, automotive mechanics, diesel engine repair or a related field. Candidates must hold valid, relevant trade qualifications or technical certificates in machinery maintenance.

South African local candidates must have at least three years of relevant industry experience, preferably in the maintenance and repair of heavy mining equipment.

Practical experience with Chinese-manufactured large excavators, bulldozers, wide-body mining dump trucks, wheel loaders or similar heavy equipment.

Demonstrated ability to independently diagnose and repair major mechanical faults involving engines, hydraulic systems, transmissions and driveline systems.

Competence in using workshop tools, diagnostic equipment and technical manuals, with strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Previous mining-site maintenance experience, familiarity with relevant equipment brands and a strong safety awareness are preferred.

Ability to work in a mining-site environment and comply with the company's working arrangements.

4. Critical Hiring Requirements

Proven major component repair capability is essential. Candidates whose experience is limited to tyre replacement, routine servicing or basic component changes will not meet the core requirements.

Relevant trade qualifications or machinery maintenance certificates must be provided. Candidates will undergo a technical interview and practical skills assessment.

Experience maintaining Chinese-manufactured mining equipment is highly preferred.

Salary is negotiable based on technical competence, relevant experience, qualifications and practical assessment results.

Recruitment Objective: To recruit two skilled technicians capable of independently diagnosing and repairing major faults in heavy mining equipment, improving equipment availability, reducing downtime and minimising reliance on external repair services.

Work Location: In person