Crane Artisan

Hulamin; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 60 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled maintenance technician to ensure the reliability and safety of overhead cranes. This role involves acting as the primary liaison with service providers, leading maintenance efforts, and conducting fault finding across various systems. You will implement effective maintenance strategies and collaborate with teams to meet plant objectives. If you have a strong background in electrical and mechanical systems and are passionate about safety and quality, this position offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in crane maintenance and repairs.
• Strong background in electrical and mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with crane service providers to ensure maintenance schedules are met.
• Lead shifts and participate in meetings with service providers.

Skills

Electrical Fault Finding

Mechanical Fitting

PLC Programming

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Leadership Skills

Root Cause Analysis

Job description

The Core Responsibilities Of The Position Include

• Act as the primary liaison between the Crane Service Provider and the department.
• Collaborate with the crane service provider to ensure all overhead cranes on site are maintained according to the planned work schedule, including load testing and rope replacements.
• Attend to all crane-related breakdowns, including electrical, mechanical, and instrumentation issues, and perform planned work as scheduled.
• Assume a leadership role during shifts, and participate in monthly meetings with the Crane Service Provider and Central.
• Be responsible for the maintenance and refurbishment of spares used for repairs.
• Perform fault finding in various fields such as electrical, mechanical fitting, PLCs, variable speed drives, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
• Implement cost-effective maintenance strategies and develop scope of work for crane maintenance and repairs.
• Actively participate in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) related to crane issues.
• Work as part of a team to ensure overall plant objectives are met, including safety, quality, production, and plant reliability.
• Verify the crane service schedule with the planner, ensure its execution, conduct crane audits, and review the quality and completeness of work performed.
• Escalate unresolved issues to Engineering Management.
• Ensure proper documentation of crane-related work, including crane files, work orders, purchase requisitions, and compliance with crane register requirements.
• Load and close out work orders for crane maintenance and completed tasks.