Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Artisan (Trade Test)
• A wireman’s license would be an advantage

Experience

• 3 years demonstrated experience in plant maintenance as an Artisan.
• 2 years demonstrated maintenance experience in a production / explosives environment

Advantageous:

• 1 year demonstrated plant related mechanical experience

Duties    

• Attend to all breakdowns
• Responsible for all daily routine equipment inspections.
• Responsible for installing and commissioning of small projects.
• Carry out all planned maintenance schedules for the plant in liaison with all stakeholders.
• Provide support to production to ensure that all maintenance work is consistent and of a high quality.
• Reduce plant stoppages, breakdowns.
• Ensure the highest level of workmanship is maintained when maintaining critical equipment.
• Attend to all breakdowns and callouts (Standby duties apply)
• Adhere to safety standards and procedures
• Maintenance of PLC’s and field instrumentation (Level, pressure, temperature and flow)
• Occasionally assist with electrical work when necessary.