Mechanical Fitter Copperbelt Energy

We currently have career opportunities, to be based at our Head Office in Kitwe, in the following fields:

Mechanical Fitter (x1)

Grade: CEC9

Contract Type: Permanent

This role is responsible for the installation, maintenance and repair of a range of mechanical fixed plant, equipment and tools in a safe, efficient and cost effective manner.

What you will be expected to do for successful & optimal performance:

• Install and modify new and existing mechanical plant and equipment in accordance with technical standards, layout plans, drawings, manuals and regulatory requirements.
• Dismantle and assemble mechanical plant and equipment using a range of hand-held, power, pneumatic and hydraulic tools.
• Troubleshoot and carry out fault analysis investigation on a range of substation mechanical equipment to determine root causes of mechanical faults and breakdowns.
• Perform regular running and static inspection of fixed mechanical plant and equipment.
• Report faults and defects on mechanical equipment and machinery.
• Assist to deliver planned maintenance to drive safe and reliable system assets through diligent work execution and equipment improvements.
• Repair and replace defective components on mechanical equipment to restore equipment to reliable functionality.
• Actively participate in maintenance planning and support planning for spare requirements.
• Compile detailed maintenance sheets in a proper and timely manner to facilitate record keeping.
• Ensure maintenance sheet data is accurately captured on the Maintenance Enterprise Resource Planning tool.
• Demonstrate behavior consistent with the Company’s HSE and risk management policies and standards.
• Carry out all work tasks and assignments in strict compliance with the applicable HSE policies and standards.
• Utilise materials, tools and equipment efficiently to minimise resource wastage.

To be considered for this role, you will be required to have:

• Grade 12 School Certificate.
• Minimum Craft Certificate in Mechanical Fitting.
• At least 3 years’ experience in the maintenance of fixed plant equipment and associated infrastructure in the extractive or electrical transmission and distribution industry.
• Member of the Engineering Institution of Zambia.

Specific Competencies

• Ability to read mechanical drawings and follow work instructions.
• Ability to read and understand maintenance manuals and assembly drawings.
• Hands-on experience and proficient use of maintenance equipment and tools.
• Knowledge and experience in hydraulic and pneumatic systems, lubrication and power transmission including bearings, gearing, sprockets and couplings, fans, shaft alignment, bolting, hydraulic bolting and flange management.
• Knowledge in the construction, installation, maintenance, repair and fault-finding of mechanical aspects and systems of high voltage equipment such as transformers, circuit breakers and other equipment.