Lead Mechanical Technician

 

Recruiter:

MECS Africa

Job Ref:

JHB008994/CP

Date posted:

Wednesday, November 17, 2021

Location:

Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates


SUMMARY:
Our client is looking for a Lead Network & System Technician to join their operations in Saudi Arabia.

POSITION INFO:
Job Description

  • This position will performs a wide range of duties relating to the mechanical/hydraulic installation, repair and maintenance of machinery, equipment and fixtures to ensure their efficient operation at minimum downtime complying with EHS Guidelines with a focus on continuous improvement.
  • Tackles all mechanical equipment breakdowns and planned/preventive/predictive maintenance work with minimum direction and supervision within the given time constraint minimizing production downtime.
  • Ensures that all maintenance work is carried out in accordance with the MA safety procedures and plant operational requirements.

Responsibilities

Health, Safety and Environment  
  • Takes reasonable care for his health and safety in the workplace. He must also take reasonable care for the health and safety of others who may be affected by what he does.   
  • Cooperates with EHS team about any action they take to comply with the EHS Act or Regulations.   
  • Lead Technician works in the Plant and maybe exposed to chemical fumes, noise, rotating equipment, mobile equipment, humidity, & etc.  
  • Ensures that the department EHS KPIs are fully complied with.
  • Implements & reinforces EHS policy in the production area by words and actions.
Detailed Duties & Responsibilities  
  • Leads the Mechanical maintenance team in shifts and report to Shift supervisor.   
  • Any technical issue which need further support from Mechanical Engineer communicated immediately.   
  • Any major issue/delay must be communicated to Maintenance Superintendent if the delay exceeds more than 1 hr. Communicate also Mechanical Engineer.  
  • Provides Mechanical/Hydraulics cover 24/7 operational needs of the plant.  
  • Maintains a safe working environment throughout the unit ensuring that potential hazards to people, plant and the Environment are identified that adequate control measures are implemented through risk assessment and appropriate control measures ensuring that Company Safety Policy is fully implemented.  
  • Plans and organizes major maintenance requirements in close liaison with the operations & engineering departments  
  • Issues permits to work and LOTO-V method statements in accordance with Company safety procedures.  
  • Recommends and effects plant modifications for plant immobilisation procedures to ensure safe working practices, improve plant availability, performance and quality.  
  • To be the plant expert on Mechanical prime movers, drive & torque transmission systems, rotating/reciprocating equipment/components, Hydraulic & Pneumatic systems, Thermal systems, and Lubrication systems. Utilities- compressed air, DI water, hot water, chills water circulation systems, exhaust systems & trim conveying systems.  
  • Updates eAM database to ensure secure historical data including work requests, completed work lists, preventative maintenance plans, budgetary control, plant availability & component failure rates.
  • Promotes the use of systems across the department and ensure that personnel are adequately trained.   
  • Provides Engineering support to development and implementation programmes for quality, yield and throughput to achieve business targets.

Experience & Qualifications

  • Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
  • With 6 years & above proven experience working in a medium or large sized maintenance engineering team.
  • Hands on experience in installation, troubleshooting & maintenance of  large mechanical drive & transmission equipment/components- gearbox, gears, shafts, couplings, clutches, brakes, chain drives, & belt drives, drag chains & torque limiters, springs & suspension systems.
  • A comprehensive knowledge & hands on experience of installation, maintenance & troubleshooting of strip path rubber & chrome coated   driven & non driven rolls.
  • A comprehensive knowledge & hands on experience of alignment, leveling & balancing of rotating equipment/components. 
  • A comprehensive knowledge & hands on experience of installation, maintenance & troubleshooting & alignment  of  cutters, shears, coating & trimming heads & trim conveying systems.
  • A comprehensive knowledge & hands on experience installation, maintenance & troubleshooting of strip, steering/guiding systems.
  • A comprehensive knowledge & hands on experience of pre-task planning of rigging/lifting operations & inspection of PPE & rigging equipment/components.
  • A comprehensive knowledge & hands on experience of   formulation & implementation of effective machine guarding plans, LOTOV & engineering controls for safety.
  • A comprehensive knowledge & hands on experience of drafting technical specifications, procedures, work instructions & report writing.
  • A comprehensive knowledge & hands on experience of implementing safe work culture.                                                                    
Skills
  • Ability & aptitude for training, mentoring & team building & gap identification.
  • A knowledge and understanding of Health & Safety and Environmental legislation.
  • Knowledge of Company Safety, Health & Environmental requirements.
  • Analytical problem solving skills.
  • IT literate in MS Office
  • Capability to carry out contractor induction.    


 

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