Technician, Secunda

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS (DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES):

• Assess and test the defective machines, and fault find and submit to supervisors of repair needs.
• Disassemble machines and take off part for replacement or repair.
• Examine or conduct tasks or broken machine parts and identify defective parts.
• Install, replace, or change machine parts and attachments, according to manufactures and the company's specifications.
• Reassemble machines after the completion of repair maintenance work.
• Replace, fix, or realign machine parts and accessories in line with manufactures and the company's specifications.
• Understanding and commissioning of PLC's, knowledge on deep sea controllers will be advantageous.
• Strong electrical and auto electrical understanding, diesel mechanical knowledge
• Start machines and observe mechanical operation to determine efficiency and to detect problems.
• Collaborate with other workers to repair or move machines, machine parts or equipment.
• Maintain a neat and organised working environment.
• Requisition machine parts, equipment, and other suppliers so that machines can be maintained and repaired.
• Read work orders and specifications to determine machines and equipment requiring repair or maintenance and prioritise according to supervisor's requirements.
• Record maintenance information
• Function test machines and adjust controls to regulate operations.
• Conduct any other reasonable request by management from time to time.

ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS & EXPERIENCE:

• Grade 12
• Qualified Millwright or Diesel Mechanic

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of 5 years working experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Overseeing machines and machine parts
• Must exhibit outstanding ability to learn and comprehend the fundamental of the functioning of machines.
• Exceptional understanding of electrical, mechanical and/hydraulic and pneumatic systems related to screw compressors, generators and diesel lighting plants in troubleshooting, repair deductive reasoning and schematic.
• Ability to achieve general maintenance essentials for all machines.
• Good English written and spoken.
• Skilled in coordinating deliveries
• Trustworthy
• Candidate must be highly organized.
• Ability to perform duties and deliberate speed and accuracy without immediate and constant supervision.
• Candidates must be friendly, personable, and able to build harmonious working relationship with clients, co-workers, and public.
• Ability to exercise good judgement in recognizing scope of authority and protecting confidential information.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• Adhere to principles and values.
• Deal effectively with change.
• Communication skills
• Enthusiastically productive
• Build and maintain effective relationships.
• Produce and maintain good business results.
• Pro-active approach