Mechancal Technician

ENGIE improves lives through better living and working environments. We help to balance performance with responsibility, enabling progress in a harmonious way. “Together, let us imagine and build a more harmonious future”.

Mechanical Technician (Internal & External) Kathu Operations (Pty) Ltd – Permanent position

Main Job Responsibilities include

• Ensures that there is a Permit to Work for each job as necessitated by the safety rules and associated Procedures.
• Adhere to safety standards and regulations to maintain a safe working environment.
• Supports reliable and accessible 24-hour call-out functionality.
• Performs troubleshooting activities as necessary along with the mechanical engineer and colleagues to determine failure conditions and rectifies the defects found.
• Ensures that all necessary tools are available to ensure the safe working on equipment and used during the performance on all jobs at the Plant.
• Points out any unsafe conditions to the maintenance manager and mechanical engineer.
• Conduct regular inspections and maintenance of machinery and equipment to ensure optimal operation.
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues and diagnose problems in machinery and related systems.
• Repair or replace worn or malfunctioning parts and equipment.
• Read and interpret engineering blueprints and technical manuals.
• Document maintenance and repair work, creating detailed reports on interventions and outcomes.
• Assumes ownership of plant mechanical equipment and strives to keep them in the best possible condition.
• Discuss planned and unplanned jobs undertaken with the lead technician.
• Assists the lead technician in planning daily jobs.

Essential Qualifications:

• Grade 12/ Technical Matric.
• Qualified Fitter Artisan with red seal (Fitter) and N6 in Engineering studies: Fitter with 6 years as Power plant experience. OR
• Qualified Mechanical Technician (National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering) with 3 years Industrial or Power plant experience.

Experience:

• At least 3 years’ experience in Mechanical maintenance of large power generation or Power plant experience/continuous process plants.
• Hands-on experience in the maintenance and repair of steam turbine, pumps systems, hydraulics and pneumatics, valves, fitting and turning, gearboxes, tribology processes or other major rotating equipment will be advantageous.
• Experience in the maintenance and repair of major rotating equipment.

Hands-on experience in fabricating, installing, commissioning, and repairing heavy machinery.

Behavioral Skills:

• Must be a strong team player;
• Accountability and strong interpersonal skills
• Must be able to think clearly and respond calmly in emergency situations;
• Must have excellent organizational skills.
• Knowledge of the kinds and types of equipment installed derived through a combination of hands-on experience and formal training performed in the manufacturer’s factory and/or at the job site;
• Strong mechanical aptitude, an understanding of chemistry, physics, mechanics and mathematics.
• Must be able to visually read and respond to computer generated data
• A person of sober habits.
• Proficient with PC software’s and SAP/MAXIMO, able to write technical reports.
• Good command of oral and written English

Additional Information:

• Local Residents (JTG) are encouraged to apply.
• Incomplete Resumes will not be considered, please attach your certified supporting documents to your CVs
• By submitting any personal information to the Company, the employee unconditionally and voluntarily, consents to the processing of the submitted personal information for any and all purposes related to employment agreement which may include, but is not limited.

•  Closing Date: 11.02.2025