Millwright (Water Treatment)

SUMMARY:
Bilnor Staffing Solution's client in the Watercare sector is seeking an experienced MILLWRIGHT to join their team based in the Lephalale, Limpopo. 

Reporting to the Engineering Supervisor (GES), this position is required to provide effective support to the operations team, giving the operations team the necessary electrical and mechanical support to ensure optimum plant availability.

**South African Citizens and those living the area will have preference**

POSITION INFO:
CRITICAL PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES

• Ensure application of and adherence to the Maintenance Information System (MaintainX) and ensure all assets are clearly marked and controlled with the Asset Register.
• Attend to breakdowns and prioritize jobs promptly.
• Plan and perform routine services, repairs and preventative maintenance of electro-mechanical equipment in a professional and cost-effective manner, timeously.
• Apply sound human resource principles, administration and control procedures to meet performance objectives.
• Ensure safety and housekeeping meet the standards set out in the Occupational Health and Safety Act and comply with all applicable ISO system requirements, ensuring continual improvement of these systems.
• Ensure that specified, approved and contractually required stock levels are maintained.
• Maintain a high standard of monitoring and reporting on electro-mechanical plant condition.
• Assist with specifications, sourcing, quality control of equipment required, refurbished or repaired, as well as pricing, tendering and implementation on new electrical, mechanical and civil installations.

• Qualified Millwright having undergone apprenticeship or equivalent training. Require a Section 13 or Section 26D certificate.
• E&I qualification and experience will be an advantage.
• Five years relevant experience in maintenance of large electrical and mechanical installations.
• Must have a strong electrical background and be able to troubleshoot accurately and quickly.

• Instrumentation and controls aptitude and awareness will be beneficial.
• Knowledge of appropriate instrumentation principles and practices.
• Understanding of operating principles of plant equipment. Adequate knowledge of system structures and ability to troubleshoot systems using understanding of system design.
• Knowledge of operational and safety procedures related to maintenance activities, including safe use of tools and hand tools.
• Ability to maintain relevant records.
• Ability to read, interpret and understand data.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Basic understanding of the OHS Act and its application.
• Knowledge of VSD applications.
• Knowledge of medium voltage switchgear operating and maintenance principles would be an advantage.

• Solution- and improvement-focused approach with initiative and motivation.
• Effective time management skills with a strong sense of urgency.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to multitask and work under pressure.
• Ability to proactively work within a team and also work unsupervised.

• Medically fit in line with client's requirements. This includes working in a water treatment plant environment with exposure to noise, vibration, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, gases, solvents, toxic materials and hazardous chemicals within allowable exposure limits.
• Exposure to all weather and temperature conditions.
• Working in confined spaces and at heights.
• Ability to work and walk on various surfaces, including uneven surfaces.
• Sufficient physical ability for moderate to heavy lifting, prolonged standing and walking, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching and operating motorized equipment.
• Good hand-eye coordination.
• Ability to see in the normal visual range with or without correction and hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.
• Responsibilities may include support on other sites in the region.
• Must own a vehicle or have own transport.
• Must be willing to travel.
• Must have own accommodation within the region.
• Standby duties after hours and over weekends.