SUMMARY:
Our client in the Chemical sector seeks to employ a Water Treatment Service Technician in Port Elizabeth/Gqeberha. Candidates with either/or Mechanical/Chemistry qualifications will be considered.
POSITION INFO:
Key Performance Areas:
· Review water treatment programmes at customer sites through sampling and testing process which is not limited to cooling, boilers and effluent water.
· Checking dosing systems and adjusting dosing rates as per test results.
· Maintain and ensure repairs to the treatment plant systems are performed.
· Inspect, service and repair components of the water treatment plant including water intakes, pipes, water storage vessels, chemical treatment equipment controls, circulation pumps, boilers, coolers and valves.
· Carry out Reverse Osmosis CIP’s as and when required.
· Regeneration of demineralisation and water softening plants as and when required.
· Prepare work orders for servicing and repairs.
· Provide feedback to management through using effective communication channels.
· Take responsibility for client requirements regarding water treatment sales.
· Manage tasks set-out by management for client projects within prescribed deadlines.
· Understanding of cost management principles, making sure no money is wasted on purchase of goods.
· Basic understanding chemical stock management.
· Physically capable of carrying drums of chemical (e.g. 25kg – 35 kg)
· Maintain personalised signage on clients premises.
· Ensure all chemicals have safety data sheets.
· Manage and update health and safety site files.
· Ensure SOP’s per site service are accurate – update where necessary.
· Keep clients dosing stations, Softener Plant etc. in good order, neat and tidy (housekeeping).
· Always focus on customer service and satisfaction.
· Ensure all Water tests & Reports are kept up to date daily /weekly.
Personal Attributes
· Ability to produce accurate results within prescribed deadlines.
· Neatness in work put forward essential.
· Passion for the business.
· Results driven, positive and professional disposition.
· Client service skills and customer approach.
· Willingness to get hands dirty essential.
· Excellent Interpersonal; verbal and written communication skills.
· Ability to write/complete technical reports.
· Problem Solving and troubleshooting skills essential.
· Excellent time management skills.
· Positive, confident approach to work and colleagues.
· Team player approach.
· Honest and reliable.
· Self-Motivated.
· Sober Habits.
Technical Knowledge and Skills
· Knowledge of water treatment products and equipment.
· Technical skills (working with your hands).
· Problem solving and trouble shooting skills critical.
· Ability to lift, pull and manage equipment, objects or chemical products.
· Ability to work in different weather conditions.
· Ability to work with various forms of piping, fittings, installations of pumps.
· Understanding water flow movement essential.
Experience and Qualifications
· 2 years’ experience within Chemistry in Water Treatment or Microbiology.
· Analytical Chemistry Degree or Microbiology is advantageous.
· Passport will be advantageous.
· Digital Reporting and emailing clients professionally e.g: Word and Excel skill essential.
· Technical minded.
· Drivers Licence 08 essential.
· Fork lift licence advantages.
· Electrical / Mechanical Water Treatment understanding not required but will be advantageous.
· Good safety awareness.
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