Shift Artisan: Maintenance

Our client has an opportunity available for a Shift Artisan: Maintenance based in Johannesburg.

Requirements:

• Matric or equivalent.
• Artisan trade test.
• 3 years demonstrated experience in plant maintenance as an artisan.
• 2 years demonstrated maintenance experience in a production or explosives environment.
• 1 year demonstrated plant related mechanical experience would be advantageous.
• Extensive knowledge in the maintenance of centrifugal pumps and positive displacement pumps would be advantageous.
• Extensive knowledge in the maintenance of VFD’s general plant switchgear, process machinery including pumps, compressors and boilers.
• Knowledge of PLC’s and field instrumentation.
• Knowledge of the SANS 10142 electrical regulations.
• Attention to detail.

Responsibilities:

• Attend to all breakdowns
• Conduct all daily routine equipment inspections.
• Install and commission small projects.
• Carry out all planned maintenance schedules for the plant in liaison with all stakeholders.
• Provide support to production to ensure that all maintenance work is consistent and of a high quality.
• Reduce plant stoppages and breakdowns.
• Ensure the highest level of workmanship is maintained when maintaining critical equipment.
• Attend to all breakdowns and callouts.
• Adhere to safety standards and procedures.
• Maintenance of PLC’s and field instrumentation.
• Occasionally assist with electrical work when necessary.