Senior Technician

**MAIN PURPOSE**

**Repair and maintenance of generator and compressor experience is a must**

**RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Assess and test defective machines, and fault find and submit to supervisor/s of repair needs
- Disassemble machines and take off parts for replacement or repair
- Examine or carry out tasks on broken machine parts and identify defective parts
- Install, replace or change machine parts and attachments, according to manufacturers and Renttech specifications
- Reassemble machines after the completion of repair or maintenance work
- Replace, fix or realign machine parts and accessories in line with manufacturers and Renttech specifications
- Understanding and commissioning of PLC’s, knowledge on deep sea controllers will be advantageous.
- Strong electrical and auto electrical understanding, diesel mechanical knowledge.
- Start machines and observe mechanical operation to determine efficiency and to detect problems
- Collaborate with other workers to repair or move machines, machine parts or equipment
- Maintain a neat and organised work environment.
- Requisition machine parts, equipment, and other supplies so that machines can be maintained and repaired
- Read work orders and specifications to determine machines and equipment requiring repair or maintenance and prioritise according to supervisor’s requirements
- Record maintenance information
- Function test machines, and adjust controls to regulate operations
- Conduct any other reasonable request by management from time to time

**AUTHORITIES**

To prevent an unsafe machine from being utilized.

**EDUCATION, TRAINING, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED**

**Minimum Qualification**:Matric/ Grade 12

**Tertiary Qualification**: Will be advantageous

**Other;**
- Qualified Millwright or Diesel mechanic
- Handling machines and machine parts
- Must exhibit outstanding ability to learn and comprehend the fundamentals of the functioning of machines
- Excellent understanding of Electrical, mechanical and/or hydraulic and pneumatic systems related to screwcompressors, generators and diesel lighting plants in troubleshooting, repair, deductive reasoning and schematics
- Ability to achieve general maintenance essentials for all machines
- Good English, written and spoken
- Skilled in coordinating deliverables
- Trustworthy
- Ability to perform duties and deliberate speed and accuracy without immediate and constant supervision
- Ability to exercise good judgment in recognizing scope of authority and protecting confidential information

**ORGANISATION**:
**Superior/s: Mechanical Workshop Supervisor**

**Salary**: R35,000.00 - R40,000.00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Wadeville, Gauteng: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Diesel Mechanic / Millright Diploma (required)