Rotating Equipment Fitter

2 weeks ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Astron Energy Ltd. Full time
Job title : Rotating Equipment Fitter / Mechanical TechnicianJob Location : Western Cape, Cape TownDeadline : March 13, 2025Quick Recommended Links
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    • Reporting to the Workshop Coordinator, and working in a team of trade tested Rotating Equipment Fitters, the role is accountable for safely executing repairs to all Refinery mechanical assets, whilst meeting the highest industry standards through following the Astron energy procedures and manufacturers specification. Work is carried out in such a way as to meet the scheduling, quality and safety requirements related to the refinery rotating equipment.
    • Accountable for safely executing repairs to all Refinery mechanical assets, whilst meeting the highest industry standards through following the Astron energy procedures and manufacturers specification. Work is carried out in such a way as to meet the scheduling, quality and safety requirements related to the refinery rotating equipment, including

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Duties

  • Centrifugal pumps (end suction, split casing, double suction
  • Multistage pumps and High Head low flow.
  • Steam turbines (Terry, Elliott, Coppus).
  • Reciprocating compressors (Peter Brotherhood, Ingersoll-Rand, Nouvo Pignone).
  • Positive Displacement Pumps (Reciprocating pumps, gearboxes, tank mixes, Diaphragm Pumps).
  • Gear Pumps.
  • Assembly of precision components
  • In-depth knowledge on types of bearings handling and installation.
  • Knowledge on mechanical seals and seal flush plans.
  • Read, comprehend and interpret general arrangement drawings of rotating equipment, understand technical terminology and developments and know how to apply a technical skill or procedure.
  • Support to bring rotating equipment online.
  • Competent use of specialized equipment- but not restricted to - Laser alignment equipment, balancing machines, hydraulic torqueing equipment and Pressure Safety Valves ( PSV) integrity testing equipment.
  • Communicates progress timeously to immediate supervisor and operations supervisor.
  • Follows and promotes safe work practices. This includes conducting safety observations, permit audits, plant walkabouts and relevant LPS (Loss Prevention System) processes.
  • Supervises Astron Energy employees and contractor work teams when assigned. Demonstrates strong teamwork skills to optimize performance.
  • Coach and mentor learners and less experienced co-workers.
  • Repairs are carried out as per Quality Control Plan (QCP) and documented on equipment history file.
  • Lock-Out Tag-Out (LOTO) Procedures followed to ensure safe work practices to safeguard Plant and People.
  • 4-Senses (Look, Listen, Feel, Smell) of equipment as part of equipment surveys
  • Carry out standby duties and shift work when required.
  • Responsible for the application of systematic tools and methods to identify the root cause of mechanical equipment failures.
  • Basic troubleshooting and fault finding.
  • Conducts 5 WHY investigations in order to determine appropriate corrective actions.
  • Takes ownership of the repair process to ensure optimized

Professional Qualification and Certifications:  Minimum N3 or equivalent AND Fitter Trade Test (Red Seal)

  • Work Experience: Minimum 5 years' maintenance experience in Petrochemical Environment (Preference toward Rotating Equipment experience)
  • Code 8 driver`s license
  • Knowledge and skills: Flange Management, Basic Rigging, Single and multistage centrifugal pumps, turbines, reciprocating compressors and gearbox.  Handling and transportation of sensitive equipment.
  • Strictly adhering to QCP's and LOTO procedures
  • Developing and work according to a risk assessed method statements.
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