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Surface Fitter / Ropeman

Employer
CSG Talent
Location
Whitby, NYK, GB
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Jan 1, 2023

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Job Details

Are you a Surface Fitter / Ropeman construction installation expeirence?

Are you interested on working on a multi-billion-pound unique mining project in the UK?

This is a unique opportunity to work on an iconic greenfield mining project in the UK, the first of its kind for 40 years. As Surface Fitter / Ropeman you will be working with a world-class team who are leading the deep shaft sinking.

You will be contributing to the safe installation, commissioning, systematic inspection, examination, testing and maintenance of the mine mechanical plant and equipment, you will also:

  • Co-operate with all other work stream and operational team members to co-ordinate work efforts and ensure activities are sequenced correctly
  • Repair any failed mechanical equipment for which you are competent to work on under breakdown conditions back to a safe working condition
  • Systematically inspect and test all mechanical equipment to ensure it is maintained in safe working order.
  • Provide written reports, each shift, to line management detailing all work carried out with test results and follow up recommendations, recording any tests, inspections and defects
  • Ensure compliance with codes and rules, company instructions, RAMS and working instructions with regards to health and safety
  • To work to manufacturer's recommendations on all mechanical equipment and systems
  • Carry out examinations under the Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) Scheme for the mine to ensure compliance with legislation
  • Immediately rectify or stop any operation or work activity that does not comply with or is not being operated in accordance with, the applicable safe operating procedure


Key Experience
  • Experience of working on Mechanical Systems in a mining, tunneling or heavy industry
  • Significant experience in a fitter's role in an operational environment.
  • Experience in installation, commissioning, operation testing and maintenance of mechanical equipment (hydraulic, systems, pneumatic systems, conveying and transport systems, hoses, valves and electrically powered machines etc).
  • Relevant hazardous area experience is desirable.
  • Experience operating high pressure systems and associated infrastructure and control systems is desirable.


Competency - Knowledge
  • You will have a broad understanding of PUWER 1998, LOLER 1998 and you will know how this legislation should be applied to mechanical systems within the context of the project.
  • You will have a broad understanding of the 2014 Mining Regulations and how they impact your role
  • You will have undertaken training to establish knowledge of basic mechanical principles
  • Strong experience working with winders, sockets, swivels, rope capping's, inspection regime for man riding.
  • Knowledge of ropes up to 60MM


This is a fulltime, staff position, based on-site in Whitby. To be considered for the position, Apply Now!

Company

CSG take a pro-active approach to executive search, specialising in headhunting hard to fill roles across senior level roles globally.

With our team of highly knowledgeable, specialist recruitment consultants and vast global networks, we’re able to achieve unparalleled recruitment success for our candidates and clients worldwide.

Originally established in 2003, CSG was formed from the merger of six specialist executive recruitment agencies in 2015, and now has over 200 employees working across six offices throughout Europe, Australia, Asia Pacific and MENA.

We aim to be the first and continuous choice when managing both our clients' global talent needs and our candidates' long term careers.

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