Mechanical Fitter (Power Station Industry)

SUMMARY:
We are recruiting for a Mechanical Fitter for my client in the Power Sation Industry, based in, Kempton Park. Will be responsible for maintaining the integrity of mechanical equipment throughout the plant with full awareness of all safety and emergency measures

POSITION INFO:

Responability:

• Maintain integrity of mechanical equipment throughout the plant
• Maximise machine efficiencies and reduce machine breakdown times
• Attend to all breakdowns during or outside normal working hours
• Ensure all critical spares are readily available - maintaining inventory to minimise downtime to the operation
• Carry out routine inspections of plant equipment and report any defects, dangerous acts or occurrences and take relevant action
• Maintain the scheduled maintenance system and all related documentation
• Be trained and obtain authorisation within a reasonable period of time as Responsible Person to take out Permits to Work when necessary
• Assist with the development and improvement of operating procedures on an on-going basis in step with modern technology & equipment
• Assist with developing, maintaining and updating of plant records and drawings
• Develop an in-depth knowledge of power plant operation and generation of electricity

Qualification:

• Grade 12 (Standard 10) / NQF Level 4 Qualification
• NQF Level 3 – Mechanical Engineering
• Computer skills (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel) 

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years in mechanical maintenance of Fossil Fuel Fired Power Plant or heavy industrial experience
• Working knowledge of all aspects of Fossil Power Plant operations & the generation of electricity
• Experience with maintenance of Boiler Feed Pumps and white metal bearing repairs an added advantage