Winder Specialist

PURPOSE OF THE JOB: To provide a winder specialised service to all Impala shaft operations to ensure that safety and production targets are met.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 12/Std 10 (NQF Level 4) is essential.
• Electrical trade Certificate
• Relevant 3 -year/N4 Diploma or equivalent in an engineering field
• Minimum of 7 years working experience in commissioning, fault finding and repairs on Winders
• Completed Impala winder modules will be advantageous.

COMPETENCIES:

• Mine Health and Safety standards
• Risk Assessment
• Analogue and Digital Variable speed drives
• Winder safety and control philosophies
• Hydraulics
• Knowledge of head gear, ropes and attachments, shaft & loading arrangement
• Winder and associated mechanical equipment.
• Fault finding skills.
• PLC training on Mitsubishi, CTI, Siemens and Codesys
• Computer Literacy
• Communication & interpersonal skills
• Technical ability

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Ensure winder availability by minimizing downtime in order to maintain production levels and safety standards.

• Ensure winders are complying with the all the winder related COP's, regulations, and standards.

• Revise winder COPs with relevant stakeholders.

• Determine the winder specifications together with the relevant consultants and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) about new equipment and ensure compliance during and after installation.

• Ensure winders and associated equipment are sustainable (Upgrades and Improvement).

• Assist with on-the job training and external training of winder personnel.

• Ensure that winders are running safely, reliable, and efficiently.

• Conduct winder and shaft technical audits.

• Scrutinise level one audit and dynamic test reports and assist where necessary.