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About Artisan Careers

Artisan Careers is a pioneering platform for professionally qualified & skilled Artisanal tradespersons. We proactively source, screen top candidates through our talent pipeline development process for top employers and create access to career opportunities.

Why Choose Plant Building and Maintenance Artisan as a Career Pathway?

A career in Plant Building and Maintenance offers a dynamic opportunity to work directly with various plants and equipment, ensuring their efficient operation and reliability. Professionals in this field are vital for executing planned maintenance, responding to equipment breakdowns, and managing projects to assemble and commission plant systems. This role requires interpreting technical drawings, adhering to safety standards, and working collaboratively with engineers and other stakeholders to deliver effective maintenance solutions. Possible career pathways: Maintenance Manager, Project Coordinator, Reliability Engineer, Process Improvement Specialist, and Operations Supervisor.

Core Responsibilities 

• Plan and execute scheduled maintenance on MPD plants and equipment, ensuring quality and compliance.
• Perform preventative maintenance inspections and report findings with recommendations.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns, assess failures, and execute repairs.
• Interpret mechanical drawings for plant assembly, design, and commissioning of projects.
• Perform risk assessments before starting work and supervise subordinates to ensure safety compliance.
• Maintain high-quality work standards in all maintenance activities while minimizing material wastage.
• Respond to after-hours equipment or plant failure calls as part of standby duties.
• Mentor and guide trainees in maintenance best practices.
• Adhere to all SHEQ (Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality) standards and ensure compliance.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

• Trade Certificate in a relevant mechanical field with 5 years of experience in the operation and maintenance of minerals processing-related unit operations such as flotation, milling, crushing, physical separation, and sample preparation.
• Familiarity with executing both preventative maintenance inspections and responding to breakdowns, including assessment and repair of equipment.
• Understanding of SHEQ (Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality) requirements and other relevant industry regulations to ensure compliance during maintenance activities.
• Experience in overseeing maintenance teams or mentoring trainees, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards

Core Competencies 

• Strong understanding of plant and equipment maintenance in minerals processing.
• Proficiency in interpreting mechanical drawings and equipment design (PFDs, P&IDs, and structural).
• Hands-on experience with mechanical theories for diagnosing equipment issues.
• Ability to plan and execute both preventative and reactive maintenance activities.
• Effective communication and report-writing skills for documenting maintenance work.

Join our Talent Pipeline, Register or Apply

For secure registration, application, or to join our talent pipeline, visit our career page at Artisan Careers. Artisan Careers is a division of Think-Career™ Group and a proud member of APSO.

Disclaimer

At Artisan Careers, we will ensure that no job applicant receives less favourable treatment because of their gender, marital or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, colour, race, ethnic origin, religion, disability, or age; nor be disadvantaged by any other conditions or requirements which are irrelevant.