Kinross has technical positions/jobs to recruit a dynamic Heavy Equipment Maintenance Mechanic, (Loading) – Level 2 to deliver outstanding service. We
are a Canadian-based Gold mining company with its head office in Toronto, and
have mines and projects in the United States, Canada, Russia, Brazil, Chile,
Ecuador, Ghana and Mauritania, and employs approximately 7,000 people
worldwide.
Our core values are putting
people first, outstanding corporate citizenship, high performance culture and
rigorous financial discipline. We are dynamic, innovative, and passionate about
who we are and how we work, and we do not compromise when it comes to doing the
right thing in the communities where we operate.
At Kinross, we pride ourselves on being skilled, responsible operators who strive not only to meet, but to exceed, regulatory requirements for both environmental and health and safety performance, wherever we operate. Putting people first is a core Kinross value, and our chief priority is to ensure the safety and well-being of every employee and contractor who works for us.
At Kinross, we pride ourselves on being skilled, responsible operators who strive not only to meet, but to exceed, regulatory requirements for both environmental and health and safety performance, wherever we operate. Putting people first is a core Kinross value, and our chief priority is to ensure the safety and well-being of every employee and contractor who works for us.
JOB SUMMARY
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Company:
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Chirano Gold Mines
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Industry:
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Mining
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Category:
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Automotive/Machinery
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Location:
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Tasiast, Mauritania
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Job Status:
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Full-time
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Salary:
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GH¢
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Education:
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-:-
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Experience:
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3 years
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Job Expires:
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23 May, 2013
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Job Description
A
sister mine of Chirano Gold Mines –A Kinross Company, Tasiast Mine in
Mauritania, is looking for a Heavy Equipment Maintenance Mechanic, (Loading)
TASIAST (MAURITANIA)
Purpose of Role:
The Mobile Maintenance Mechanic is accountable to the Mobile Maintenance Mechanical Supervisor/Trainer of the appropriate area for the safe, efficient, accurate and cost effective maintenance of the mobile equipment fleet at Kinross Gold – Tasiast Mine. The incumbent will provide technical ability, experience, and leadership to maintain the mobile equipment fleet so that the business objectives of the Company are consistently achieved through the efficient management of the operation
Key Areas of Responsibility & Duties:
Purpose of Role:
The Mobile Maintenance Mechanic is accountable to the Mobile Maintenance Mechanical Supervisor/Trainer of the appropriate area for the safe, efficient, accurate and cost effective maintenance of the mobile equipment fleet at Kinross Gold – Tasiast Mine. The incumbent will provide technical ability, experience, and leadership to maintain the mobile equipment fleet so that the business objectives of the Company are consistently achieved through the efficient management of the operation
Key Areas of Responsibility & Duties:
- Ensure all maintenance tasks
performed are within the compliance of Kinross safe operating procedures,
standard job guidelines and if not, a comprehensive job safety analysis is
performed
- To maintain the mobile
equipment as assigned by management in the shop and field, to execute all
the maintenance repairs as planned, and unplanned.
- Provide the required reports
and documents as requested by your supervisor.
- Train the maintenance personnel
under your supervision to provide a safe, efficient and effective work
place. Participate in the technical and performance evaluations of your
artisans, trainees, and provide constructive feedback to improve their
competency.
- Responsibility to ensure the
quality and quantity of work of the persons under your direct supervision
is completed within the expectations of our Key Performance Indicators.
Sustainability
Expectations:
Adheres to all policies and procedures relating to safety, the environment and individual and organizational development. Provides support to all areas on issues that jointly involve production and safety. Observes operations to detect violation of safety regulations and compile safety and production records. Assists in accident and incident investigations and ensures that recommendations are implemented by agreed upon dates. Wears PPE and actively promotes company programs related to environment, health and safety.
Scope of Responsibility & Complexity:
Work is technical and complex and involves non-routine and advanced technical assignments. Work is performed under limited direction according to broad guidelines. Problem resolution involves using judgment to adapt and apply procedures to address and resolve unusual problem situations. Outcomes are reviewed in terms of adherence to general policies, accuracy of methods and general efficiency. Ensures quality standards are upheld in their field of specialization.
Adheres to all policies and procedures relating to safety, the environment and individual and organizational development. Provides support to all areas on issues that jointly involve production and safety. Observes operations to detect violation of safety regulations and compile safety and production records. Assists in accident and incident investigations and ensures that recommendations are implemented by agreed upon dates. Wears PPE and actively promotes company programs related to environment, health and safety.
Scope of Responsibility & Complexity:
Work is technical and complex and involves non-routine and advanced technical assignments. Work is performed under limited direction according to broad guidelines. Problem resolution involves using judgment to adapt and apply procedures to address and resolve unusual problem situations. Outcomes are reviewed in terms of adherence to general policies, accuracy of methods and general efficiency. Ensures quality standards are upheld in their field of specialization.
Required Skills or Experience
Qualifications
& Skill Requirements
Level 2
Level 2
- Experience working in Heavy
Equipment or Open Cut Mining.
- Caterpillar (Bucyrus) RH340
excavators, Caterpillar 6060 Face Shovel
- General working knowledge of
the following
- 3512 engines
- Hydraulic Pumps, motors,
systems
- Air Conditioning systems and
troubleshooting.
- 24 volt electrical systems and
troubleshooting
- Undercarriage and GET
replacement
- Komatsu PC1250 experience
- General working knowledge of
the following
- Komatsu Engines
- Hydraulic Pumps, motors,
systems
- 24 volt electrical systems and
troubleshooting
- Air Conditioning systems and
troubleshooting.
- Undercarriage and GET
replacement
- Familiar with: CAT ET, Bucyrus
"Camp" and "BCS" systems,
- French would be an asset.
- Must be group orientated
individual and able to work within a cohesive teams
- Must be able to transfer the
knowledge to co-workers.
- Must not be happy with the
Status quo; Continuous Improvement is the key to success.
- Oxygen/ Acetylene cutting torch
operation
- Proper use of cutting torches
and regulators
- Safety precautions while using
and operating of cutting equipment
- Fill out and record data
entries for activity reports work orders, safety reports, risk
assessments, time cards,
- Lifting and manipulation of
heavy items, good health
How To Apply
Interested applicants
with the requisite qualifications should send application to the address below
to:
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