Mechanical Technician

SUMMARY:
A leading chemical company is urgently seeking a suitably qualified mechanical technician in Kempton Park.

POSITION INFO:

A leading chemical company is urgently seeking a suitably qualified mechanical technician in Kempton Park.

 Purpose of the job

This position is responsible for identifying and executing projects, by:

• Identifying opportunities to improve, replace or remove equipment, systems, or processes,

• Drafting project scope and applying for funds,

• Executing of projects, managing of contractors and adherence to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act and legal requirements.

• Implementing and improving the current preventative and predictive maintenance strategies.

Experience

• At least 3 years’ experience as a Technician in a Chemical or similar Manufacturing plant

• Experience on problem solving of pump related problems (crucial)

• Experience in Condition based monitoring (advantageous)

Qualifications:

• Grade 12

• Trade test completed as a fitter (Red Seal)

• Higher Certificate (At least 5 years employed as Technician) or

• National Diploma (At least 4 years employed as Technician) or

• B-Tech (At least 3 years employed as Technician)

Technical competencies

• Experience required in MS Excel, MS Word, MS Power Point

• Experience in MS Projects will be advantageous

• Good computer Skills

• Knowledge of safety and legal requirements

• Knowledge of Mechanical equipment (pumps, compressors, valves, Heat exchangers, etc.)

• Root cause analysis techniques

• World class manufacturing principles

Behavioural competencies

• Results, quality and deadline driven

• Attention to detail

• • Confidentiality

Personal Circumstances:

• Must be able to obtain a satisfactory medical report from the companies’ medical centre.

• May be required to be on standby.

 Key performance areas

• Day to day maintenance:
• Budgets:
• Projects
• Safety
• World Class Manufacturing
• SHERQ Responsibilities

Other details:

Salary: R360K basic annual package negotiable depending on experience.

All applicants are thanked in advance for showing interest however correspondences will only be entered into with the shortlisted candidates.

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