Auto Electrician - Mining Mobile Equipment

About the role

A mining company in Harare, Zimbabwe is looking for an auto electrician to provide electrical maintenance and fault finding for vehicles and mobile equipment in the workshop and in the field. The role covers preventive maintenance, diagnostics and repairs, and close cooperation with fitters, mechanics and operators.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out preventive and corrective maintenance on vehicle and mobile equipment electrical systems, including starting, charging, lighting and ignition systems.
• Diagnose and repair electrical faults, inspect batteries, alternators, starters, wiring, switches, sensors and control systems, and install electrical accessories.
• Respond promptly to breakdowns, carry out systematic fault finding, and repair or replace components such as wiring, connectors, relays, fuses and sensors.
• Conduct electrical testing with diagnostic tools and test repaired equipment before returning it to service.
• Follow approved maintenance plans, keep accurate records of inspections, repairs and parts used, and report recurring faults to the Engineering Supervisor.
• Comply with SHEQ requirements, follow lock-out/tag-out procedures, use the correct PPE and take part in toolbox talks and safety meetings.
• Support the workshop and attend to field breakdowns, and assist with equipment inspections and commissioning of repaired or new electrical systems.

Required profile

• Proven experience in auto-electrical maintenance for mining or heavy mobile equipment.
• Ability to work effectively in both workshop and field environments.
• Excellent record keeping and strong communication skills with engineering and operational teams.
• Commitment to SHEQ standards and experience with preventive maintenance planning.

Required skills

• Diagnostics and repair of complex electrical faults in starting, charging and lighting systems.
• Proficiency with diagnostic tools and electronic control system testing.
• Knowledge of lock-out/tag-out procedures and PPE usage.