Winding Engine Driver

GALAXY GOLD REEFS is currently looking into recruiting a WINDING ENGINE DRIVER to join the team in the Mining Department

As the Winding Engine Driver you will act and identify any electrical and/or mechanical faults while looking after the Winders operations.

JOB DESCRIPTION – WINDING ENGINE DRIVER

Your role will include but not limited to:

· Facilitate the safe hoisting of persons, materials and ore, up and down the shaft.

· Record conditions of winding engine daily.

· Responsible for the safe movement of men and material in a conveyance or ship

· Responsible for transmitting and reacting to signals.

· Responsible to complete drivers log book daily and to list stoppages and reasons.

· Advise and make recommendations to the Banks man and Cage Attendant regarding simplification of work during shift.

· Verify and Determine load weights and check them against lifting capacities to prevent overload.

· Be able to verify the weight of a load.

· Inspect and test winder for legal compliance.

· Perform risk assessments (General and Mini)

· Physically operate the winding engine to hoist and lower men, materials and ore in the shaft in compliance with the Minerals Act.

· Prepare shift operations reports, record breakdowns and levels of productivity and report to the relevant stakeholders at the end of the shift.

· Required to perform other duties that may reasonably be expected of him/her within Company from time to time.

· Work rotational shifts, overtime, do standby and be available for call-outs should the need arise.

· Work according to the Mine Code of Practice, and report any observations of this not being done.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AND EXPERIENCE

· Grade 12 Certificate or Relevant Educational Qualifications.

· Valid AC & DC Winding Engine drivers Certificate and Onsetter’s Certificate.

· Minimum 2 years experience.

· Valid Driver Licence.

· Basic Computer Literacy skills with the ability to interpret messages on driver’s display screen.

· Contract of employment depend on successful medical examination and police clearance.

Pay: R30 000,00 - R35 000,00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Barberton, Mpumalanga: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• AC and DC Winding Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person