HYDRAULIC ENGINEER

Duties and Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities
-Design, install, commission and maintain hydraulic systems used in mining and processing equipment.
-Diagnose and repair hydraulic faults involving pumps, valves, cylinders, motors, hoses and hydraulic power units.
-Develop preventive and corrective maintenance programmes for hydraulic equipment.
-Monitor hydraulic system performance and recommend improvements.
-Interpret hydraulic schematics and technical drawings.
-Supervise hydraulic installation, maintenance and repair activities.
-Provide technical support during commissioning of mining and mineral-processing machinery.
-Work closely with mechanical, electrical and automation engineers.
-Maintain engineering and maintenance records.
-Provide technical guidance and training to technicians.

Qualifications and Experience

Requirements
-Bachelor's Degree in Hydraulic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
-Demonstrable experience with industrial or heavy-duty hydraulic systems.
-Strong knowledge of hydraulic pumps, valves, actuators, motors and control systems.
-Ability to troubleshoot complex hydraulic systems.
-Experience in mining, mineral processing or heavy industrial operations will be an advantage.
-Good understanding of engineering drawings and hydraulic circuit diagrams.