• Responsible for installation, commissioning, maintenance and operation of equipment and furnace facilities in the Division.
• Plan and execute planned maintenance inspections and prepare equipment and facilities for use. This includes checking the operability of standard equipment and facilities and maintain up-to-date and accurate checklists and inspections and ensure that equipment and facilities are efficiently used and looked after.  
• Attend to breakdowns and provide technical support to ensure efficient execution of mechanical maintenance activities to ensure maximum availability and performance of all equipment and facilities.
• Assist in the commissioning of new equipment/facilities as and when required
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts on infrastructure through standardization of procedures while delivering on performance against agreed metrics. 
• Provide technical support to internal and external clients to ascertain scope requirements and to timeously deliver on research and commercial projects, including supervision and training of junior staff, interns and contractors involved.
• Evaluate facilities, processes, systems, products or new developments to identify opportunities and deficiencies to ensure continuous improvement.
• Conform to all relevant SHEQ procedures, guidelines and rules, and ensure that relevant risks and hazards are identified and managed through Mintek-approved risk assessments and procedures. This includes ensuring that all relevant SOPs are up to date and complied with.

JOB KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a relevant environment, including a minimum of 2 years direct experience operating as a Mechanical Artisan responsible for the installation, commissioning, maintenance and operation of pilot scale DC arc furnace facilities.
• Knowledge or experience with SHEQ systems is non-negotiable.

  ·       A strong understanding of DC arc furnaces is highly advantageous.

  ·       Physically and medically fit.