Maintenance Technician

SUMMARY:
Our client is a South African provider of temperature-controlled storage and logistics services, specializing in the Cold Chain market.

POSITION INFO:
The main purpose of this position : is to fill the complete maintenance function of the entire facility, this will include but not limited to the monitoring and reporting of the refrigeration systems, maintenance of the sub-ambient facilities, management and control of assets, building upkeep to ensure a safe and compliant operational functionality of the site while remaining within budget

Reporting to:  Group Maintenance Specialist and Cold Store Manager

Role: Maintenance Technician
Location: Durban - SA
Industry: Specialty: Specializes in temperature-controlled storage and logistics, focusing on the cold chain market.


Qualification:
Minimum: N4 - Matric (NQF)
Preferred: N5 – N6 (Electrical, Mechanical, Refrigeration)
Red seal certified. Millwright Matric

Experience:
Minimum: 5 years with preferred qualification. 
10 years without the preferred qualification.
Preferred: +5 years with preferred qualification with Red Seal certification

Accreditations/ Registered bodies         

• Red seal certification (E/Seta)
• CAT A valid accreditation
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• Operational infrastructure maintenance: Mobile Racking, Loading Docks and temperature seal doors and walling.
• Extensive knowledge and experience with (MHE) Material handling equipment
• Extensive knowledge of Ammonia refrigeration system
• Extensive electrical three phase and single-phase knowledge
• General Building Maintenance: Plumbing, Painting, and Plastering.
• Extensive knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety rules, requirements, lockouts, tagout and risk assessme

• Computer Literate (Outlook, Excel), working with computer maintenance management systems (CMMS), Programable logic controller (PLC)
• Able to work at Cold to subzero environments
• Maintaining of FMCG and logistic portfolio
• Able to keep composure under pressure and emergencies
• Reporting on incidents and activities
• Maintaining of Ammonia refrigeration system components

• Cold Storage/Sub-Zero conditions
• Working at Heights
• Working in Confined spaces/ hazardous areas

• Inspect the plant daily.
• Check the service detail preventative sheets.
• Repair any scheduled and un-scheduled repairs.
• Calibrate and verify the measuring equipment.
• Record and document all the activities events and concerns.

• Check and inspect all the preventative maintenance.

•  Painting
•  Plastering
•  Pluming
•  Electrical devices and appliances.
•  Service and upkeep the security gate and fencing.
•  Arrange and report on major maintenance projects.
•  Reporting on and budget for all facilities and building expenses.

• Draft and implement the Preventative Maintenance schedule.
• Execute emergencies, un-scheduled maintenance.
• Attend repairs in accordance with planning and maintenance schedules.
• Manage the contractors and scheduling.
• Report on and plan for all preventative maintenance activities.

• Maintain and report on asset register.
• Stock take of equipment and assets.
• Inspect equipment and assets.
• Replenish and replace assets in accordance with budget.

• Maintain and administer all preventive maintenance checklists.
• Compile and file all relevant documentation for audits.
• Ensure facility is compliant with all food safety regulations.
• Attend audit meetings and actual audits.
• Lead and accommodate auditors upon visit.
• Report and attend to any findings or concerns.
• Eliminate any non-conformities that might lead to audit failure.

• Maintain and report on asset register.
• Stock take of equipment and assets.
• Inspect equipment and assets.
• Replenish and replace assets in accordance with budget.

• Maintain and administer all preventive maintenance checklists.
• Compile and file all relevant documentation for audits.
• Ensure facility is compliant with all food safety regulations.
• Attend audit meetings and actual audits.
• Lead and accommodate auditors upon visit.
• Report and attend to any findings or concerns.
• Eliminate any non-conformities that might lead to audit failure.

• Adhere to energy saving strategy as prescribed by Group Maintenance Specialist.
• Ensure systems are in place and active to prevent energy wastage.
• Report any deviations from strategy immediately.
• Ensure continuous improvement and monitoring for possible actions to be put in place.

• Assist with cost indications and budgetary calculations.
• Inform Group Maintenance specialist and cold store manager of possible adjustments on budgets.
• Procure quotations for as hoc parts and equipment for authorization.
• Comply with budgetary measures.
• Update budget reports accurately.