Snr Mechanical Technician

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**Job posting end date**: 29 March 2024

**JOB TITLE**: SENIOR MECHANICAL TECHNICIAN

We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Technician to join our team of Technicians. You will be responsible for executing technical activities at customer sites. Providing feedback on customer satisfaction, technology / equipment / service performance and production improvement activities relating to the products being supported.

In this position, you will report to the Manager LCS SAF East.

This position is mainly located at the Rustenburg, Northwest Province.

TEAM YOU BELONG TO

You will join a team of Technicians that strive to effectively deliver a seamless experience, that delivers a “technical solution” that meets the customer’s needs, thus supporting the sales team to, to enhance and build relationships with the downstream effect on sales realisation.

We work closely with internal / external stakeholders, such as Customer and Customer representatives on various levels, Site account managers and teams, Regional and Market Area teams, Business Line and Product Line teams, Sales Development, Marketing and Product Management teams, Delivery organization, Customer Logistics organization and ongoing relationships with all Metso Departments.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Work as member of a maintenance team for reactive and preventative maintenance and repairs.
Perform observation of machines and daily check list at the start of the shift and at the end of the shift to prevent possible damage.
Conduct mechanical maintenance inspection of all equipment for damage, including pipes, valves, pumps, bearings, hoses, rollers, cylinders and structure associated with the equipment.
Planned and scheduled maintenance & inspection tasks as per site requirements and complete work on schedule
Ensure that work performed meet all statuary requirements and company standards.
Housekeeping duties of the maintenance area.
In cooperation with the other maintenance personnel ensure the optimisation plant performance and continues development of site maintenance,
Ensure a safe work environment and compliance to all OHSAS regulations and standards during the work and ensure compliance with statuary and other regulations as are required by law.
Continually review and where necessary suggest changes that will improve the department occupational health, safety, quality and efficiency performance.
Willingness to assist with additional reasonable tasks with the Company Representative's approval for after hours work as well as overtime.
Complete job cards, logbooks, and inspection reports
Conduct safety inspections
Full Deposit Stripping Machine (FDSM) report
Edge Strip Replacement Machine (ESRM) report
Monthly site activity report
Participate in the following types of meetings
Occupational health and safety, as required.
Daily Engineering and Shift Meetings
Monthly operation committee meetings
Quarterly operational meetings on site and virtual.
Fitting ad repairing of mechanical parts of plant machinery
Site access issues must be immediately reported to the Company representative
Support the Technical Team on requests for parts quotations, parts purchase orders from the client.
Other duties as directed by line Manager.

WHO YOU ARE

Grade 12 (Matric)
Trade tested Mechanical Technician red seal
Three (3) to four (4) years apprenticeship program.
Minimum 5 years field service experience on Metso Full Deposit Stripping Machine (FDSM) and Edge Strip Replacement Machine (ESRM)
Computer Literate
Understanding our principles of customer relations and interaction
Ability to effectively communicate with a drive and performance orientation
Ability to work in a team atmosphere

WHAT SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES ARE ESSENTIAL FOR THIS ROLE?

Leadership and relationship-building qualities, a bias for action, and detail-oriented behaviours are required
A self-motivated individual with the ability to work under stress and meet deadlines
Good communication, co-operation, and interpersonal skills
Strong technical, analytical, and mechanical skills and abilities
Exposure to internal and external environmental conditions, noise, hazards
Own Transport to and from the site
Must reside within the Rustenburg district. And be able to be on-site within 45min from a breakdown callout

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

You will be required to travel and visit various locations within the market area such as but not limited to:
Customer Operational Site.
Sub-Contractor Workshops and facilities.
Customer Agent corporate facilities.
Supply Chain loca