Senior Technician
Level 3 of 7
Technician
Main purpose
Responsible for carrying out non-destructive examinations (NDE), mechanical and structural inspections on draglines, stacker reclaimers and other coal processing equipment, which also includes, planning, organising and technical reporting as well as providing technical assistance to the various mine personnel where required.
What this role requires
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Education
- Matric (NQF Level 4) or National Technical Certificate (NQF Level 4)
- Qualified Artisan (Mechanical Trade Test)
- Advantageous: Level 1 Ultrasonics, level 1 Magnetic particle inspection and level 1 Welding inspection
- Advantageous: Level 2 Ultrasonics, Level 2 Magnetic Particle inspection and Level 2 Welding inspection - advantageous
Technical Skills
- Understanding of engineering best practices and new technologies
- Knowledge of Thungela and Engineering Codes of Practices, policies, guidelines, standards and procedures
- Good knowledge of Thungela's Safety and Sustainable development policies, procedures and standards
- Hand/Eye co-ordination
- Not colour blind, employee can distinguish between colours used in the NDT methods
- Be able to work at heights and in confined spaces
Soft Skills
- Communication Skills (Written and Verbal)
- Presentation Skills
- Report Writing Skills
- Decision-making Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Interpersonal Skills
- Analytical Skills
- Planning Skills
Licenses & Certificates
- Medical COF
- Valid Drivers License
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