Diesel Fitter

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a 2 qualified and experienced Diesel Fitters to join the Marine Engineering department at Sea Harvest Corporation in Saldanha Bay on the West Coast. The Sea Harvest Group is a leading seafood, agri-processing and branded fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) business with a global footprint. Established in 1964, Sea Harvest is now a household brand in South Africa and beyond.

**POSITION: DIESEL FITTER**
**REPORTING TO: DIESEL FITTER SHOP FOREMAN**

**PURPOSE**: To be responsible for inspecting, dismantling and reassembling engines and other components, diagnosing and repairing faults and performing routine maintenance on engines and equipment.

**OUTPUTS AND MEASUREMENTS**:
Duties include, but are not limited to:

- Ensure that all diesel fitting functions are carried out by maintaining vessels in accordance with manufacturers specifications.
- Ensure that shop machinery operates in accordance with safety regulations.
- Compile spare parts list for scheduled machinery overhauls.
- Conduct efficient problem-solving exercises to address malfunctions of the engine and identify and report the cause of the malfunctions.
- Maintain accurate records of all tasks and work.
- Ensure compliance of all safety and hygiene standards and procedures.
- Provide corrective action of deficiencies during maintenance, installation, and production projects.
- Ensure hygiene and housekeeping procedures are adhered to.
- Promote and support a holistic working environment within the department.
- Mentor apprentices under supervision

**REQUIREMENTS AND COMPETENCIES**:

- Qualified Diesel Fitter with a trade certificate.
- Minimum of 7-10 years of experience within a diesel fitter capacity preferably within the marine industry.
- Must have an analytical mindset and the ability to understand technical documentation such as design blueprints and instructional manuals.
- Medically fit to work onboard fishing vessels.
- Proactive and flexible, willing to work long hours.
- Excellent communication skills both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to maintain good interpersonal skills.
- Ability to supervise systems and processes.
- Sound knowledge of combustion, compression and other industry related testing procedures, hydraulic and pneumatic systems and the repair and maintenance thereof.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to function independently in decision making and analyse self-performance constructively.

**Closing date: 4 December 2024