Job title : Utilities Technician
Job Location : Eastern Cape, East London
Deadline : October 24, 2024
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Key Responsibilities
- Perform electrical and mechanical maintenance and major repairs on facilities equipment.
- Troubleshoot complex mechanical and electrical systems to identify and resolve malfunctions.
- Coordinate inspections and tests of machinery and equipment to ensure operational efficiency.
- Oversee the dismantling and installation of defective machines and equipment parts.
- Utilize a computerized maintenance management system for work orders and preventive maintenance entries.
- Maintain maintenance logs, part requisitions, and preventive maintenance inspection records.
- Train lower-level technicians on safe work practices, equipment handling, chemical usage, and protective gear.
- Drive compliance with safety, environmental, and energy management systems.
- Lead and supervise the work of other technicians, providing guidance and support as needed.
- Install and repair pipe systems, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment, gauges, valves, and pressure regulators.
- Schedule and coordinate complex building projects including wall installation, cable and service outlet repairs, plastering, and painting.
What We Are Looking For
Required Qualifications
- Electrical or millwright trade test successfully completed.
- 5+ years of experience in electrical and mechanical maintenance, preferably in a utilities setting.
- Installation of electrical boxes, DB Boards, other enclosures, conduits (pipes, tubing, trunking), ground leads and connecting of power to different equipment / machinery.
- Performing maintenance and identifying maintenance requirements on electrical equipment.
- Fault finding.
- Ensuring that preventative maintenance is executed according to schedule.
- Assisting with installation and commissioning of new equipment.
- Must adhere to the relevant electrical codes, procedures & safety policies
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and electronic schematics
- Proficiency in troubleshooting and repairing complex mechanical and electrical systems.
- Experience with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
- Assembly, installation, testing and maintenance of electrical equipment.
- Performance of mechanical work when required.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in supervising contractors.
- Knowledge of electrical systems, pipefitting, and related equipment.
- Certification in HVAC, plumbing, or other relevant trades.
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