Mechanical Fitter

1 week ago

Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Royal Vopak Full time

Start your career as a Mechanical Fitter at Vopak and contribute to social themes such as energy security and energy transition. We offer you a working environment that is safe and pleasant and where equality, diversity and satisfaction are of paramount importance.

As a Mechanical Fitter You will build together with all your colleagues on our ambition to be the best in Port. Vopak SA is a growing company and major investments have been made. You will join our motivated team to optimize the use of the infrastructure and contribute to a culture of being proud to work for this growing company.

Ready to develop yourself and make a positive impact? Improve the world and start a Mechanical Fitter at Vopak.

What will you do as a Mechanical Fitter?

The Mechanical Fitter will provide functional support to the organisation by performing technical hands-on activities pertaining to equipment availability, equipment reliability, inspections, preventive maintenance and continuous improvement of all mechanical equipment on Vopak sites. The role will interphase with Computerized Maintenance Management System in their execution of the role.

What do we offer you?

  • A market-based salary that is commensurate to your knowledge & experience, coupled with attractive bonuses

  • Relevant and competitively placed allowances

  • Various growth & developmental opportunities

  • Disability & Risk Insurance that is fully subsidized by the company

  • Group Medical Aid where Vopak pays 50% of the nominal costs

  • Excellent Retirement Scheme funding through our Group scheme Retirement Fund

  • Wellness Agenda that authentically connects and cares for our people and promotes work/life balance

  • Great working environment & a diverse and inclusive culture

What do we expect from you as a Mechanical Fitter?

  • Matric / Grade 12

  • Mechanical Engineering (N4) qualification from a recognized institution

  • Mechanical Trade Tested Certificate

  • Must have minimum 05 years' working experience as a qualified artisan in a chemical storage terminal, preferably with exposure to the petrochemical industry

  • Must have previous acting experience in their line of work or potential to be supervisor as required

  • Must have experience in the maintenance and operation of petrochemical equipment and pressure equipment

  • Must have experience with the maintenance, inspection and operation of petrochemical equipment and terminal

  • Must be able to work with minimal supervision and be available to perform standby duties as and when the need arises

  • Must have an understand of and ability to apply and follow the health and safety regulations (OHS Act) in the workplace

Knowledge & Skills Required:

  • Safety, Health, Environmental Policies & Principles

  • Mechanical acumen

  • Computer systems

Competencies Required:

  • Problem Solving

  • Planning and systematic approach

  • Results orientation

  • Analytical thinking

  • Team Player

  • Customer Orientation

  • Quality Orientation

  • Result driven

  • Continuous improvement

  • Implementation skills

Alignment with Vopak Culture Pillars:

  • Trust

  • Collaboration

  • Courage

Your core responsibilities are:

  • Ensure periodic preventive maintenance (PM) inspections and testing (calibration) on all mechanical equipment on site in line with the terminal's scheduled preventive maintenance plans.

  • Attend breakdown/corrective maintenance (CM) for all mechanical equipment on site as a first responder to breakdowns.

  • Supervise external mechanical contractors who will be carrying out preventive maintenance (PM) or corrective maintenance (CM) work on any mechanical equipment on site to ensure the work is carried out in line with legal requirements and Vopak standards.

  • Verify completion of all work by external mechanical contractors on any inspection, service or repairs that will have been carried out on mechanical equipment at the terminal and ensure that the Work Completion Certificate is signed off by all parties, if the work has been completed to the required standard.

  • Advise the Technical Supervisor (Mechanical) of any observed potential future failure points on installed mechanical equipment on site so as to proactively resolve before actual failure occurs (condition monitoring).

  • Advise the Technical Supervisor (Mechanical) of required critical spares for mechanical equipment and liaising with the Storeman to ensure adequate stock of critical mechanical equipment spares.

  • Required to carry out Standby duties and be readily available for breakdowns that occur outside normal working hours of the Maintenance Department.

  • Familiarise with reading and understanding Piping and Instrumentation Drawings (PID), loop drawings and mechanical schematic drawings.

  • Support in the close out and review of reports from inspection completed and load Work Out of Inspections as required.

  • Closing of Job cards on EAM.

  • Ability to act as Technical supervisor and perform functions related to this role on an acting basis.

  • Equipment to be maintained, inspected and repaired includes:

  • Tanks

  • Pumps

  • Loading Arms

  • Valves

  • P/V Valves

  • Thermal Relief Valves

  • Pipelines

  • Hoses

  • Pressure Vessels

  • Mechanical structures

  • Fire Fighting Equipment

  • Compressors

Want to start as a Mechanical Fitter at Vopak?

Are you ready to share your vision and contribute to Vopak Terminal Durban? Then start as a Mechanical Fitter and apply now

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