E&I Maintenance Technologist

Kelly Sinclair Recruitment Partners; Durban; On-site; ZAR 350 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading plastics manufacturer in Durban is seeking an E&I Maintenance Technician to manage manpower coordination and provide technical support in a production environment. Candidates should possess a National Diploma in Electrical Engineering and have at least 5 years of relevant experience in instrumentation and electrical fields. This role involves ensuring safety and compliance with engineering standards while leading workshop personnel.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in instrumentation and electrical field in a production environment is required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate manpower in the workshop.
• Provide technical support to engineering and production staff.
• Ensure workshop personnel are adequately trained.
• Maintain safety and compliance with standards.

Skills

Technical support to engineering and production staff

Manpower coordination

Standby duties

Plant modifications and problem-solving

Education

National Diploma in Electrical Engineering (Process Instrumentation)

Bachelor of Technology

Job description

Our Client
Our client, a listed and leading plastics manufacturer based in Durban, serving customers and markets in South Africa, Africa and beyond, is looking for an E&I Maintenance Technician to join their team.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate manpower in the workshop.
• Liaise with plant engineering team on manpower requirements (planning / administration).
• Participation in meetings (Engineering, Production, Safety).
• Provide technical support to engineering and production staff.
• Direct and lead technicians and artisans where necessary.
• Ensure workshop personnel are adequately trained and equipped for plant requirements.
• Evaluate staff and maintain discipline in accordance with company rules.
• Maintain safety and housekeeping standards as per SHE requirements.
• Ensure that standards are maintained (Engineering, Safety) and are in compliance with OSHACT and ISO requirements.
• Carry out standby duties.
• Plant modifications, upgrading, and problem-solving (Projects to Certification).
• Ensure all requested upgrades / modifications on DCS are implemented.
• Maintain spare part availability in the workshop & production areas.
• Liaise with procurement to ensure timely availability of spares & equipment.

Requirements

Desired Experience & QualificationRequirements: National Diploma in Electrical Engineering (Process Instrumentation) (T3 / S4) / Bachelor of Technology advantageous. 5 years of experience in instrumentation and electrical field in a production environment is required.