Mechanical Technician
SA
Job responsibility
Safety at Work
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Ensures a safe working environment for himself, his colleagues and contractors while working on any equipment.
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Ensures that there is a Permit to Work for each job as necessitated by the safety rules and associated Procedures.
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Ensures all Method Statements Work Instruction and Procedures are followed by himself and Contractors while undertaking any work.
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Ensures that all appropriate tools are available to ensure work can be carried out safely on equipment on all jobs at the plant.
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Points out any unsafe conditions to the Mechanical Engineer or Shift Team Leader.
Maintenance Task Planning and Execution
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Completes all Work Orders generated in CMMS as directed by the Lead Mechanical Engineers.
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Ensures that maintenance of all mechanical equipment is in accordance with OEM Manuals and best practises for the equipment.
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Works to full potential and produces high quality of work.
Equipment Failure Trouble Shooting and Repair
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Supports the 24-hour operation by being regularly available for call-out at short notice.
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Attempts all possible means of reducing equipment downtime and ensuring high Plant availability.
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Records and reports to the Mechanical Engineer all rectification jobs undertaken.
Reporting and Planning
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Discuss planned and unplanned jobs undertaken with the Mechanical Engineer.
Use of Tools and Equipment
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Ensures appropriate tools and equipment are available at work sites and used while performing any job.
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Ensures that tools are in a safe and in good working order before use.
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Reports loss of tools or damage to any tools to the Lead Mechanical Engineers.
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Informs the Mechanical Engineer of any requirements for tools.
Technical
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Good mechanical engineering foundation and practical knowledge of how it applies to modern power plant and desalination plant processes.
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Practical experience of maintaining a wide range of rotating and static equipment gained through hands on experience and formal training
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Capable to ensure a safe working environment for himself and his colleagues while working on any equipment.
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Assume ownership of plant mechanical equipment and strives to keep them in the best possible condition.
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Ability to carry out maintenance activities on a range of major engineering components and systems in accordance with OEM Manuals for the equipment.
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Organizing spares, tools and equipment to carry out maintenance activities
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Performs troubleshooting activities as necessary to determine failure conditions and rectifies the defects found.
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Works with Plant Operations Personnel for resolving problems encountered with mechanical equipment under the guidance of the Lead Mechanical Engineers.
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Be an active part of the maintenance team and help it to meet appropriate people and plant related performance measures.
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Ability to carry out duties with minimum supervision.
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Ability to work within a multi-cultural environment and with multi-disciplinary staff.
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Practical knowledge of the isolation of plant.
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Knowledge of international health & safety working practices
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Computer literacy
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Good command of English Language
Behavioral
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Good understanding of cultural differences that exist and ability to manage.
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Ability to be a strong team player;
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Ability to be able to think clearly and respond calmly in emergency situations;
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Ability to maintain high levels of focused drive and energy, setting personally challenging goals.
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Good organizational skills and ability to work under pressure.
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Exceptional analytical and problem solving abilities
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Ability to work and interact with departments throughout the organization.
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
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To work with integrity and a friendly approach.
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Able to protect company confidentiality.
Essential Educational Qualifications
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An engineering related education to diploma level in Mechanical.
Desirable Qualifications and experience:
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At least 3 years of relevant experience.
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Previous employment will have provided experience at a similar level and status within the discipline of Mechanical maintenance.
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Preferably should have practical knowledge and exposure of Gas Turbine technology and multistage Desalination plant.
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Trained in emergency fire fighting.
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First Aid trained.