Technician - Mechanical (Maintenance) - Durban, South Africa

Job description:

 

JOB PURPOSE:

To perform a wide range of duties relating to the mechanical installation, repair and maintenance of machinery, equipment and fixtures to ensure their efficient operation at minimum downtime complying with EHS Guidelines with a focus on continuous improvement.

 

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

 

• Tackles all mechanical equipment breakdowns and planned/preventive/predictive maintenance work with minimum direction and supervision within the given time constraint minimizing production downtime.
• Technically assesses the requirement of allocated jobs and selects the necessary tools and equipment to complete the work.
• Ensures that all maintenance work is carried out in accordance with the safety procedures and plant operational requirements.
• Using the computerized maintenance system (SAP), orders the spare parts from warehouse and maintains records of all maintenance work completed.
• Monitors any repeated breakdown and recommends/completes proper modification to resolve the problem.
• Identifies and reports any abnormalities. Initiates repairs/replacements/tests/ assembles worn out or failed components/parts. Reports to supervisor and takes necessary action to overhaul/replace parts, leaving the working area clean.
• Performs various works related to welding and fabrication.
• Mentors newly joined mechanics in order to equip them with the plant & equipment knowledge necessary to carry out maintenance work.
• Continuously works towards improving EHS and Plant & Equipment Performance by participating in all BE activities like Suggestion Scheme, 5S, Hazard Reporting, TAMAHAL/PEER, etc.
• Assists other departments in the repair and troubleshooting of equipment.
• Inputs data into maintenance management systems for works and manning records.
• Fulfil day / shift duties with a team of Technicians / Craftsmen / Contractors as assigned by Supervisor.
• Performs all the PM’S, running inspections & checklists on daily basis issued as per maintenance planning requirements.
• Perform other related duties as communicated by supervisor/technician.

 

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Diploma in relevant field
• Completion of PEC Craft Training

Minimum Experience:

• 3 Years’ of relevant experience in a heavy industry after Diploma
• No experience required after completion of PEC Training

Skills:

• Good working knowledge of written and spoken English
• Must be familiar with all maintenance tools with good computer skills
• Exposure to installation & troubleshooting
• Must be able to read and understand engineering drawings/manuals/instructions