Maintenance Tecnician

2 weeks ago


Nelspruit, South Africa KMCK Talent Sourcing Full time

**RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES**:
Inspect and maintain plant and equipment to meet operational requirements.

Assist the Operators during Start Up, Shutdown and troubleshoot in the Plant.

Inspect and maintain plant and equipment to meet operational requirements.

Conduct routine maintenance as per Preventative Maintenance Strategy.

Locate and rectify faults on plants and equipment.

Service, repair and maintain machinery and rotables.

Troubleshoot electrical/instrumentation controls.

Plant inspections and keep records of machinery service history.

Run diagnostic tests, make adjustments to ensure machines operate at optimal performance using diagnostic software and complex solving skills.

Comply with industry health, safety and environmental working practices and regulations.

Read, understand and interpret drawings/information and work in a compliance with technical specifications and supporting documentation.

Prepare work areas to undertake work related activities and reinstate those areas after completion of the work-related activities.

Communicate, handover and confirm that the appropriate maintenance process has been completed to specification.

**QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS/ EXPERIENCE**:
Minimum 5 years' post apprenticeship in Mechanical, Instrumentation Technician or millwright experience in a fully automated environment.

Maintenance and operational practices, processes and procedures covering a range of plant and equipment

Sound knowledge of water treatment, boilers, steam systems, power generation equipment, stock control and store management.

Experience and knowledge of PLC/SCADA and HMIs.

Relevant industry health and safety standards, regulations, and environmental and regulatory requirements.

Maintenance and operational practices, processes and procedures covering a range of plant and equipment.

Periodically maintenance of the Facility as appropriate in accordance with Best Maintenance Practices.

The relevant engineering theories and principles relative to electro-mechanical machinery such as compressors, valves, fans, pumps, gearboxes, drives, couplings and belt drives, conveyors, and damps

Sound knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics systems.

Excellent fault finding and problem-solving skills.

Execution of Work orders on CMMS.

HV/LV switching and regulations.

Capable resolving complex problems with minimum supervision.

Good communication skills

**QUALIFICATIONS**:
Technical Diploma or similar engineering qualification.

Advanced PLC qualification

Computer literate (MS Office)