Technician - Mechanical (Maintenance) - Durban, South Africa

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:

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  Tackles all mechanical equipment breakdowns and planned/preventive/predictive maintenance work with minimum direction and supervision within the given time constraint minimizing production downtime.

  
  


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  Technically assesses the requirement of allocated jobs and selects the necessary tools and equipment to complete the work.

  
  


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  Ensures that all maintenance work is carried out in accordance with the safety procedures and plant operational requirements.

  
  


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  Using the computerized maintenance system (SAP), orders the spare parts from warehouse and maintains records of all maintenance work completed.

  
  


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  Monitors any repeated breakdown and recommends/completes proper modification to resolve the problem.

  
  


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  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.

  
  


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  Performs various works related to welding and fabrication.

  
  


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  Mentors newly joined mechanics in order to equip them with the plant & equipment knowledge necessary to carry out maintenance work.

  
  


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  Continuously works towards improving EHS and Plant & Equipment Performance by participating in all BE activities like Suggestion Scheme, 5S, Hazard Reporting, TAMAHAL/PEER, etc.

  
  


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  Assists other departments in the repair and troubleshooting of equipment.

  
  


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  Inputs data into maintenance management systems for works and manning records.

  
  


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  Fulfil day / shift duties with a team of Technicians / Craftsmen / Contractors as assigned by Supervisor.

  
  


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  Performs all the PM’S, running inspections & checklists on daily basis issued as per maintenance planning requirements.

  
  


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  Perform other related duties as communicated by supervisor/technician.

  
  

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

Minimum Qualifications:

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  Diploma in relevant field

  
  


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  Completion of PEC Craft Training

  
  

Minimum Experience:

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  3 Years’ of relevant experience in a heavy industry after Diploma

  
  


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  No experience required after completion of PEC Training

  
  

Skills:

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  Good working knowledge of written and spoken English

  
  


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  Must be familiar with all maintenance tools with good computer skills

  
  


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  Exposure to installation & troubleshooting

  
  


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  Must be able to read and understand engineering drawings/manuals/instructions