Mechanical Service Technician (Water Systems)

SUMMARY:
New vacancy available for a Mechanical Service Technician (Water Systems) in Port Elizabeth.

POSITION INFO:
The Mechanical Service Technician will be responsible for maintaining and repairing water treatment equipment. It will also include taking measurements of water quality and making adjustments to the chemicals used to make water portable and safe.

Requirements:
Technical / Mechanical Functions

• Attend to Routine and Emergency Mechanical and Technical Breakdowns, Services, and Repairs on Client sites.
• Read blueprints and drawings to understand or plan the layout of plumbing/water treatment water supply systems.
• Do troubleshooting on site - Inspect all equipment and control components of the water treatment plant to ensure all equipment is fully functional and ensure a work order process is followed to get the equipment repaired.
• Install, repair, and maintain water supply/treatment systems and components, including but not limited to Bleed systems on Cooling Towers, Boiler down systems, RO Systems, Industrial Water Filtration Systems, Dosing stations, Softener plants, demineralization plants.
• Take measurements of water quality and make adjustments to the chemicals used to make water potable and safe (ad hoc – when required to check repairs).
• Perform CIP functions on RO plants.
• Attend to industrial filter media changes.
• Perform single-phase pump installations.
• Keep dosing stations, softener plants, and related water process equipment of the Client in good order, cut, assemble, fit, and install pipes, fittings, values, and tubes with attention to existing infrastructure.
• Ensure all tools and equipment are kept in good working order, and where necessary well protected against rust/water damage.
• Manage and Execute tasks set out for client projects within prescribed deadlines.
• Follow and adhere to any Site SOPs implemented.
• Perform repairs and services in a professional and workmanlike manner, with good quality.

• Complete job Cards, Work Orders, and Site Attendance Reports and Documents and ensure such documents are signed by the Client (where required) and submitted to the applicable departments.
• Ensure site hours are correctly indicated to allow for hours of on-site tracking.
• Submit Client reports where required.
• Take responsibility for client requirements in your area through feedback to your divisional manager and by escalating queries where required to the Senior Representative or Management.
• Communicate professionally and respectfully with Clients.

• Comply with Company and Client (Site) health and safety rules and requirements.
• Use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required.
• Manage and update health and safety site files where required.
• Execute tasks safely and carefully.
• Check all tools and testing equipment regularly to ensure safe and good working order – report any issues.
• Develop, implement, and maintain personalised signage on client’s premises.
• Ensure all chemicals used on-site or part of installation have the required safety data sheets.
• Maintain good housekeeping and ensure all equipment worked on is clean and tidy.

• Develop sales opportunities on-site, by “keeping eyes open” to opportunities.
• Always focus on customer service and satisfaction.
• Maintain the company’s image, by being professional at all times,
• Present neatly and professionally with Company Branded Clothing and PPE.

• Mechanical Skills / Knowledge.
• Basic Electrical knowledge.
• Technical Skills - Ability to work with hand tools; Ability to work with piping, fittings, and pumps.
• Highest standard of neatness and quality of work (e.g. pipe layouts).
• Troubleshooting & Fault-finding techniques to diagnose and repair installed water systems.
• Ability to lift, pull, and manage equipment and/or chemical products (e.g., 25 kg – 35 kg).

• Practical Technical / Engineering qualification (Trade Certificate / Diploma) essential.
• 2 years’ experience in Water System installations / Water Treatment Industry will be advantageous.
• Digital Reporting and emailing clients professionally e.g: Word and Excel skill essential.
• Technical minded.
• Driver’s licence 08 essential.
• Forklift licence advantages.
• Electrical understanding not required but will be advantageous.
• Good safety awareness.