Technician Supervisor needed at Air Products South Africa

Job Description
The key responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to:

• Manage the efficient operation of the ESD maintenance and projects section to meet corporate and legal requirements;
• Supervise and control the maintenance program to ensure the effective operation of the maintenance department;
• Supervise the major equipment refurbishment program to optimise existing assets to reduce operating costs;
• Manage training;
• Manage project work programs;
• Control all on-site installations and maintenance to meet the high-quality workmanship of contractors;
• Co-ordinate within a specified area the SHERQ requirements;
• Ensuring the highest level of safety at all times to eliminate risk to personnel and property.

Minimum Requirements

• A minimum of Matric or Grade 12 Senior certificate with Maths, Science and English;
• A minimum of N6 and/or Diploma Mechanical Engineering;
• Trade Tested Artisan in related Engineering field;
• Basic business management certificate;
• A registered gas installer with SACGA accreditation (preferred);
• A minimum of 10 years of heavy engineering/production environment within the Gas or related industry;
• At least 5 years of experience in a supervisory capacity with proven experience in managing Technicians, Artisans and Contractors;
• Ability to create an environment of knowledge transfer in cross-functional teams;
• Must have experience in dealing with all levels of customers and suppliers;
• Must have a working knowledge of SHERQ management systems and related ISO standards;
• Must have strong organisational and planning skills with good verbal and written communication skills;
• Must be medically fit to work at heights;
• Must have a valid unendorsed code 08 driver’s licence and own a reliable vehicle;
• Must be willing to work overtime and travel when required
• Computer literate and proficient in MS Office Suite for weekly and monthly report writing etc.