Winding Engine Driver REF: IVP-ENG-2517 at Ivanhoe Mines

Suitable candidates must possess the following minimum qualifications and skills:

• Grade 12/NQF 4 or equivalent
• Trade Test Certificate Section 13 or 26.
• DMR Winding Engine Drivers’ certificate of competency.
• Onsetters certificate.
• Alternative current (AC) certificate.
• Direct current (DC) certificate.
• Full certificate.
• Limited scope certificate.
• Valid Code EB (08) Driver’s license.
• Shaft and Winder Legal Training is advantageous.

Suitable candidates must have the following work experience:

• 1-3 years’ experience as underground Winding Engine Driver.

Experience in double drum and friction winder; Engineering related skills licenses.

The successful candidate will be responsible for, but not be limited to:

• Facilitate the safe hoisting of people, materials and ore, up and down the shaft complying with the Minerals Act.
• Responsible for the safe movement of men and material in a conveyance or skip.
• Record conditions of winding engine daily.
• Responsible for transmitting and reacting to signals.
• Responsible to complete drivers’ logbook and to list stoppages and reasons daily.
• Advise and make recommendations to the Banksman and Cage Attendant regarding simplification of work during shift.
• Determine and verify load weights and check them against lifting capacities to prevent overload.
   

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