Maintenance Technician

SUMMARY:
Maintenance Technician

POSITION INFO:

Job Position: Maintenance Technician

Ref: 3750

Location: Port Elizabeth

Salary: commensurate with experience and qualification

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Qualifications / Requirements:

• N Diploma /National Diploma / Degree in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering Mechatronics or relevant engineering qualification
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a maintenance environment
• Possess skills on AC and DC control speed drives, preferably SEW and Siemens
• Strong problem solving skills
• Strong programming experience, preferably Siemens Simatic S7/TIA Portal, would be advantageous
• Be able to install and change IP addresses, modify and analyse any deviation of machine performance
• Understanding of network architecture and network topologies would be an advantage
• Knowledge of Siemens Serv1 and 2
• Knowledge of Profibus, Interbus and Profinet. Profisafe would be advantageous
• Knowledge of S7 distributed safety would be an added advantage
• Be prepared to work shift, weekends, additional and emergency hours
• High proficiency with Microsoft Office Package
• Ability to communicate effectively at various levels, both verbal and written
• Good attendance record

Key Performance Areas:

• Modification and analysis of any deviation of machine performance from manufacturer’s specfications
• Responsible for identifying and sourcing critical spares for equipment in work area
• Maintaining, faultfinding and repair equipment in line with health and safety protocols and standards
• Analyse breakdowns and implement preventative measures to eliminate reoccurrences
• Conduct routine and non-routine maintenance tasks
• Support all maintenance personnel during faultfinding processes in order to improve plant availability and ensure high levels of plant readiness at all times
• Ensure that backups of all critical operating files, e.g. PLC programs, Robots, AC/DC Drives are maintained

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