Mechanical Technologist, Durban

Our client within the Manufacturing Industry in Durban, is seeking a Mechanical Technologist.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Technology Mechanical Engineering or Higher

Minimum Experience:

• 5 years in Industrial Maintenance Environment

Main Responsibilities:

• Plan and drive execution of day-to day maintenance activities (e.g Breakdowns, repairs)
• Plan and drive execution of shutdown/outages/turnarounds
• Ensure preventative maintenance schedules are implemented in a timely and quality-focused manner
• Ensure repairs and modifications adhere to OEM and design standards, as well as meet statutory requirements
• Ensure availability of material, spares, and resources
• Develop/Update procedures for maintenance activities (e.g refurbishing a pump, repairing cranes) and train do-maintenance team accordingly
• Must be computer literate and have knowledge of a Maintenace Management information system (SAP or similar)
• Work within an empowered maintenance team
• Drive small maintenance projects

Minimal Critical Requirements:

• Knowledge of lifting machine regulations, pressure equipment regulations
• Equipment maintenance strategies
• Hands-on experience in canned moto pumps, forced induction cooling systems towers, compressors, lifting equipment (hoists), centrifugal pumps, rotary feeders and agitators