Air Conditioning Technician Lumwana Mining Company

Lumwana Mining Company seeks to recruit a highly committed employee for the position of Air Conditioning Technician to join the versatile Maintenance team.

Reporting to the Shift Supervisor – Shovels, you will be responsible for the day-to-day activities of all Air Conditioning tasks associated with the specific outlines in the duties and ensuring these are completed in a timely manner.  Your duties will include but are not limited to the following:

• Carryout Preventive maintenance on all Aircon systems for the PC1250, PC2000, PC3000, PC7000 and PC8000 Shovels.
• Diagnose, service and repair faults.
• Install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring problems and re-gassing.
• Clean, test components and conduct regular servicing of equipment.
• Plan, schedule and monitor work of support personnel to assist immediate supervisor.
• Ensure hazardous substances are disposed of appropriately and Health Safety and Environment (HSE) requirements are met.
• Maintain a professional work ethic through effective, honest communication with supervisors, peers, and operations personnel always.
• Carry out routine and statutory inspections.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improving of maintenance processes and systems.
• Actively promote full cooperation between the maintenance and mining operation.

To be considered for the position, you must meet the following requirements:

• Full Grade Twelve School Certificate
• Craft Certificate in refrigeration and Air Conditioning / Basic Certificate in Electrical.
• Member of the Engineering Institution of Zambian
• Minimum two (3) years mining experience in large multi pit operations utilizing large scale mining equipment such as Komatsu PC1250, PC2000, PC3000, PC7000 and PC8000 Shovels.
• Able to read, understand and interpret all electrical schematic drawings.
• Ability to apply appropriate methodical faulty finding and diagnostic techniques to different equipment and controls systems that includes electronics and electric systems.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License.
• Must have good communication skills in the English language.
• Must be familiar with safe working practices.