Snr Drill Rig Mechanic

In brief

**Overview** Bilnor Staffing Solutions is seeking a qualified and experienced Senior Drill Rig Mechanic for their client, a company in the mining sector. The role is based in Rustenburg, North West. Preference will be given to South African citizens and those currently residing in the Rustenburg area. **What you will do** Key responsibilities for this role include: * Maintaining and repairing Sunward drill rigs. * Performing duties in a senior, supervisory, or lead hand capacity. * Applying proven field experience in surface and/or underground settings. * Working hands-on with major rig brands. * Conducting diesel engine diagnostics, repair, and overhauls. * Troubleshooting and repairing hydraulic systems, including pumps, valves, and cylinders. * Maintaining pneumatic systems, compressors, and boosters. * Performing electrical fault-finding, including basic electronics and sensors. * Carrying out maintenance on drill heads, rod handlers, winches, masts, and carriers. * Performing basic to intermediate welding and fabrication tasks. * Executing planned maintenance, breakdown repairs, and component replacements. * Ensuring safety and compliance, including adhering to the Mine Health and Safety Act (MHSA) and site SHEQ standards. * Completing risk assessments, Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), and isolation or lock-out procedures. * Reading and interpreting technical drawings, manuals, and parts catalogues. * Maintaining maintenance logs and reports using basic computer literacy. * Mentoring and training junior mechanics and assistants. * Working rotational shifts and in remote locations as required. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * **Qualifications:** * Matric Grade 12 or NQF Level 4 equivalent (with Maths and Science preferred). * Trade-tested Diesel Mechanic, Plant Mechanic, or Millwright Red Seal, with an N2 or N3 technical certificate. * Valid driver's licence Code 08 / EB minimum. * Valid medical certificate of fitness (mining industry standard). * **Experience:** * Minimum 5 years' post-trade experience maintaining and repairing Sunward drill rigs. * At least 2 years in a senior, supervisory, or lead hand role. * Proven field experience surface and/or underground. * Hands-on experience with major rig brands. * Diesel engine diagnostics, repair, and overhauls. * Hydraulic systems: pumps, valves, cylinders, and fault-finding. * Pneumatic systems, compressors, and boosters. * Electrical fault-finding, including basic electronics and sensors. * Drill head, rod handler, winch, mast, and carrier maintenance. * Welding and fabrication basic to intermediate. * Planned maintenance, breakdown repair, and component replacement. * Safety and compliance. * Working knowledge of the Mine Health and Safety Act (MHSA) and site SHEQ standards. * Ability to complete risk assessments, JSAs, and isolation or lock-out procedures. * Valid mine safety induction or willingness to complete it. * **General requirements:** * Ability to read technical drawings, manuals, and parts catalogues. * Basic computer literacy for maintenance logs and reports. * Able to mentor and train junior mechanics and assistants. * Willingness to work rotational shifts and remote locations. * Good communication skills in English. **Who should apply** The ideal candidate is a qualified and experienced Senior Drill Rig Mechanic with a strong background in maintaining and repairing drill rigs, particularly Sunward models. Applicants should be South African citizens, preferably residing in Rustenburg, North West. Candidates with a preference for Maths and Science in their Matric qualifications are encouraged to apply. The role suits individuals who are capable of leadership, training junior staff, and are willing to work rotational shifts in remote locations, possessing good communication skills in English. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/snr-drill-rig-mechanic-bilnor-staffing-solutions Source: myjobmag

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