Job description

PREVENTIVE MAINTENACE ACTIVITIES (without supervision)

• Execute planned maintenance inspections on various mechanical plants and equipment, making use of mechanical  theories to effectively interpret conditions of plant and equipment and determine causes thereof.
• Compile reports on the status of inspected equipment
• Submit report with recommendations to Supervisor
• Identify resources required to execute required maintenance
• Plan execution of recommended maintenance activities
• Execute planned maintenance as per plan.
• Report back to Supervisor on completed work.

REACTIVE MAINTENANCE (without supervision)

• Respond to breakdown of equipment and plant
• Assess the extent and cause of failure
• Identify the best remedial action to be taken, taking into account the impact of downtime and cost of repair.
• Inform Supervisor of the failure/breakdown and request required spares
• Execute repairs to failed equipment or plant and commission. Ensure high quality of workmanship to prevent recurrence of failure.

PROJECTS (minimum supervision)

• Interpret drawings (PFD’s, P&ID’s and Structural) to assemble plant and equipment as requested by internal clients 
• Design manufacture and install water, air, gas and steam reticulation according to relevant quality and safety standards.
• Commission pilot plants
• Assists internal clients in decommissioning pilot plants

OTHER

• Perform risk assessment before carrying out work
• Supervise subordinates and ensure they work safely
• Act in the Foreman position in the absence of Foreman
• Ensure high quality of work in all maintenance activities
• Minimise wastage of materials and spares when maintaining equipment or making new fixtures or structures.
• Perform standby duties, responding to calls after hours regarding failed equipment, plant and services
• Mentor trainees.

Minimum requirements

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:  

• Grade 12 / N3 plus Fitter Trade Certificate
• Training – 3 years on the job training
• 5 years minimum experience