Background

We are a Main Market LSE listed company which provides a complete range of drilling and mining services. We are an organisation committed to embracing and developing a diverse workforce so that they develop to realise their full potential and provide you with the ability to make an impact with the next generation of mineral exploration drilling company.

With our footprint continuing to expand we are looking for a dedicated and professional Senior Hydraulic Fitter

Senior Hydraulic Fitter

Location: East Africa Region

We are seeking a skilled and proactive Hydraulic Fitter to join our busy rebuild team. You will be responsible for diagnosing, repairing, and installing hydraulic systems to our fleet while providing preventative measures for our equipment to ensure optimal availability at the most economic cost. Maintain your Duty of Care to provide a safe, healthy and environmentally responsible work environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a fleet of drill rigs and all associated equipment to ensure optimum availability
• Assemble, test, and install hydraulic systems, including pumps, valves, cylinders, and motors
• Troubleshoot and fault find hydraulic circuits using pressure gauges and diagnostic tools
• Fabricate and fit hydraulic hoses, pipes, and fittings to technical specifications
• Undertake preventative maintenance as per the preventative maintenance programme
• Inspect and monitor work in progress and ensure quality standards are maintained
• Travel to sites as required to undertake maintenance activities
• Complete job record report sheets for all equipment maintained and ensure compliance
• Complete daily time sheets
• Ensure compliance to safe work policies and procedures and maintain a safe and tidy work environment
• Assist in the continuous improvement of maintenance procedures and processes
• Minimise parts wastage through proper effective diagnosis
• Other duties as directed

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years’ experience preferably in the drilling/exploration industry and working with multipurpose drill rigs
• Must be fit and able to perform the inherent requirements of the job
• Ability and willingness to travel, and work on a roster
• Ability to work in a dynamic, multicultural environment

• Maintain a fleet of drill rigs and all associated equipment to ensure optimum availability
• Assemble, test, and install hydraulic systems, including pumps, valves, cylinders, and motors
• Troubleshoot and fault find hydraulic circuits using pressure gauges and diagnostic tools
• Fabricate and fit hydraulic hoses, pipes, and fittings to technical specifications
• Undertake preventative maintenance as per the preventative maintenance programme
• Inspect and monitor work in progress and ensure quality standards are maintained
• Travel to sites as required to undertake maintenance activities
• Complete job record report sheets for all equipment maintained and ensure compliance
• Complete daily time sheets
• Ensure compliance to safe work policies and procedures and maintain a safe and tidy work environment
• Assist in the continuous improvement of maintenance procedures and processes
• Minimise parts wastage through proper effective diagnosis
• Other duties as directed

• Hydraulic system diagnosis
• Hydraulic system repair
• Hydraulic system installation
• Preventative maintenance
• Troubleshooting hydraulic circuits
• Fabrication of hydraulic hoses, pipes, and fittings
• Quality control
• Safe work practices
• Continuous improvement
• Parts wastage minimization

• Minimum 3 years’ experience preferably in the drilling/exploration industry and working with multipurpose drill rigs
• Must be fit and able to perform the inherent requirements of the job
• Ability and willingness to travel, and work on a roster
• Ability to work in a dynamic, multicultural environment