Fraser Alexander: Boilermaker

Founded in 1912, Fraser Alexander has grown from humble beginnings to become a key player in the South African mining industry and in selected global locations.

Fraser Alexander is a leading supplier of Mining services which include: Minerals Processing, Construction and Tailings. A solid and well respected brand in the mining services area is looking to attract key talents to add to its existing pool of highly sought after professionals.

This position exists to ensure the safe efficient installation, maintenance and repairs of all steel pipes, chutes, conveyors and other mining and construction beneficiation plant equipment and specialised steel manufacturing.

Health and Safety

Ensure to wear correct PPE at all times

Attend pre-shift meetings

Report unsafe conditions and -behavior

Adhere to FA and client policies and procedures

Always behave safe

Maintenance and Fabrication

Implement maintenance schedules

Maintainsrepairs all mechanical equipment

Conduct plant inspection on all key mechanical equipment

Identifies and prioritise equipment in need of maintenance/repairs

Plans down time for repairs/maintenance

Plans for material and men to assist

Inform foreman

Do risk assessment/study procedures

Do repairs/maintenance

Fabricate general steelwork

QUALIFICATIONS

N3 – Mechanical engineering subjects

Trade Test-Boilermaker- MQA/MERSETA preferred

EXPERIENCE

5 years minimum post trade test experience as Boilermaker (Section 13 Artisan)

2 year Learnership/Apprentice in Mining or Construction

SKILLS, QUALITIES and ABILITIES REQUIRED

Verbal communication

Understand what constitutes unsafe conditions and –behavior

Knowledge of unsafe behaviour-what does it mean?

Basic understanding of planned maintenance documentation and procedures

Basic planning skills

Risk assessment skills

Boilermaker skills

Valid Drivers license