South32
Boilermaker - Mamatwan Mine
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Job Description
- Req#: 10545
DISCOVER A BRIGHTER FUTURE:
At South32, we’re meeting the challenge of enabling a sustainable future through our focus on responsibly producing commodities critical for a low-carbon world.
As a collaborative, caring and inclusive company, there’s no better place to make a genuine difference. Together we’re making a positive, global impact that has the potential to change lives.
Whatever career path you choose, we’ll support you every step of the way to learn, grow and succeed. So, join us, step towards a brighter future and leave your legacy.
ABOUT MAMATWAN
The South Africa Manganese operation can be found in the manganese rich Kalahari Basin, in the country’s Northern Cape, which is home to 80 per cent of the world's manganese. This position is based at our open-cut Mamatwan mine which started operating more than half a century ago.
WHAT SOUTH32 OFFER:
Eligible employees will receive an employer contribution towards the company-elected retirement fund.
South32 will support assistance for part-time studies aligned to role requirements and business needs at accredited institutions to eligible employees.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
This role is a permanent full-time position.
As a boilermaker , you will be responsible to safely develop, cut, fabricate/assemble, weld and maintain metal components and structures at the ROM and Ore Preparation plants .
Other key responsibilities include, but aren’t limited to:
• Develop and fabricate from complex drawings; Mark off basic regular engineering shapes;• Cut drill and punch, assemble and mechanically join structural steel work;• Cut materials using the oxy-fuel gas cutting process (manual cutting);• Cut materials using hand tools (cold chisel and tin snips); Grind steel by means of pedestal / bench grinding machines and perform general grinding operations;• Assemble and mechanically join sheet, plate, tube, pipe and steel sections;• Form and shape sheet metal using hand or power operated machines;• Weld mild steel by means of Oxy-acetylene equipment;• Weld work pieces in the stainless-steel material group, using the gas metal arc welding process in all positions;• Remove material with the shields metal arc gouging process;• Remove fabricated equipment by means of cutting or gouging;• Install fabricated equipment in the plant/mine by means of welding;• Repair equipment and components in the plant/mine.ABOUT YOU:
You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:
• Must have a minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Qualified Boilermaker in a mining environment;Qualifications for this role are:
• N2 Technical Certificate for external candidates and N3 Technical Certificate for internal candidates• Welder or Plate Trade• Valid driver’s licenseSouth32 is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate. We provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
(Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups) .
Please apply online by entering the preferred position reference number on our website http://careers.south32.net
This advertisement will close on 29 February 2024.
About the company
South32 is a mining and metals company headquartered in Perth, Western Australia.