On – Site Technician – Cape Town

SUMMARY:
On – Site Technician – Cape Town

POSITION INFO:

Paarden Island

OUR CLIENT IS A HIGH-QUALITY EQUIPMENT SUPPLIER FOR ENGINEERING, WELDING, AND MINING COMPANIES IN SOUTH AFRICA.

The following position is available:

POSITION: On – Site Technician

LOCATION: Cape Town

REPORTING TO: Branch Manager

JOB SUMMARY STATEMENT: Repair and maintenance of Engine driven Electrical and Pneumatic equipment.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS (DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES):

• Assess and test the defective machines, and fault find and submit to supervisors of repair needs.

• Disassemble machines and take off part for replacement or repair.

• Examine or conduct tasks or broken machine parts and identify defective parts.

• Install, replace, or change machine parts and attachments, according to manufacture and specifications.

• Reassemble machines after the completion of repair maintenance work.

• Replace, fix, or realign machine parts and accessories in line with manufacture and 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 working environment.

• Requisition machine parts, equipment, and other suppliers 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.

ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS & EXPERIENCE:

Minimum Qualification: Matric

Tertiary Qualification: Will be advantageous.

Experience: Minimum 5 years

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 screw compressors, generators and diesel lighting plants in troubleshooting, repair, deductive reasoning, and schematics

• Ability to achieve general maintenance essentials for all machines

• Ability to adapt to environment

• Ability to exercise good judgment in recognizing scope of authority and protecting confidential information Ability to communicate effectively with customers.

Client Offers: Market related salary / Negotiable.

Please forward your salary expectation and CV to Pieter: