Maintenance Technician - Kimberley

TOTAL Deutschland GmbH; Kimberley; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

TOTAL Deutschland GmbH seeks an experienced industrial maintenance technician specializing in LPG installations. The role involves ensuring compliance with SANS regulations, conducting regular inspections, and maintaining equipment at Totalgaz depots and consumer sites. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in LPG operations and excellent problem-solving skills. Join a diverse global team committed to energy innovation and excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years working experience in maintenance, preferably in the LPG industry.
• Knowledge of unit operations like vaporizers and LPG pumps is essential.

Responsibilities

• Monitor compliance with SANS regulations at installations.
• Perform maintenance and troubleshooting on LPG equipment.
• Document inspections and maintain records.

Skills

Strong knowledge of LPG industry

Problem-solving skills

Customer service orientation

Verbal and non-verbal communication

Strategic thinking

Education

Registered industrial maintenance technician

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The main areas of responsibility includes the following :

• Ensure compliance with the SANS regulations as far as reasonable practical to all company depots, distributor and consumer installation.
• Ensure a good customer relationship is maintained and to exceed a customer expectations where applicable
• Assist with the continuous improvement of the maintenance system.
• Monitor and ensure compliance of all new refurbished equipment and that the relevant documentation are accompanied by all equipment installed.

Activities

• Document client site inspection and break down with supporting photos of the inspection/breakdown. Documents to be forwarded to the maintenance manager/planner for record keeping on a monthly basis.
• Submit a weekly schedule of planned customer repairs and inspections.
• Inspect Totalgaz installation on a regular basis (at least annually) and report any non-conformances to be rectified.
• Repair and refurbish LPG equipment where applicable e.g. regulators, pumps, vaporizers, and pressure relief valves.
• Maintain high quality and safe standard of all Totalgaz installations with reference to SANS regulations.
• Liaise with suppliers and contractors pertaining with maintenance spares and work done on Totalgaz depots and consumer installation.
• Prepare bulk LPG tanks for removal and upliftment i.e. flaring and stripping of equipment prior to transportation.
• Revalidate TGZ and consumer bulk tanks as per SANS regulations (subjected to registration as an industrial maintenance technician)
• Technicians to ensure that correct equipment related to maintenance work is procured and installed.
• Assist with technical training of stuff and clients on Totalgaz filling depots.
• Ensure that all the callouts and inspections are actioned and closed through the Tomtom GPS for record keeping.

Candidate Profile

Basic Qualifications

A registered industrial maintenance technician or in the processing of acquiring with LPGASA.

A minimum of 3 years working experience as maintenance side, petroleum industry preferable in the LPG industry.

A strong knowledge of unit operations e.g. cylinder manifolds, vaporizers, storage tanks and fitting, LPG pumps etc.

A good knowledge of all relevant legislations that impacts on the Operations & HSEQ functions

Additional Requirements

A high level of verbal non-verbal communication skills.

A strong knowledge and understanding of the LPG industry.

Basic computer proficiency in MS Office.

An orientation of customer service excellence.

Results orientated.

Strategic and holistic thinking.

Strong problem-solving skills and decision making.

Willing to travel essential.

Additional Information

The incumbent is responsible for the troubleshooting and maintenance of LPG installations, bulk tanks and equipment at Totalgaz depots, distributor and consumer installations.

The incumbent must also assist with the contractor management of larger related to work at Totalgaz installation and ensure compliance as per the SANS regulations.

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