Fitter

Chart Industries, Inc.; Middelburg; On-site; ZAR 250 000 - 350 000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering company in Middelburg, Mpumalanga, is seeking a Mechanical Fitter GO to conduct fitting activities related to plant maintenance during shutdowns and breakdowns. The ideal candidate will have a Grade 12 Certificate or N3 qualification, be a qualified Trade Tested Mechanical Fitter, and possess at least 3 years of experience in the Power Station, Petro Chemical, or Mining industry. A valid driver’s license is also required. This position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career development opportunities

Equal opportunity employer

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Mechanical Fitter.
• Experience in Power Station, Petro Chemical or Mining industry required.
• Valid Driver’s license necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform Fitter work on mechanical plant.
• Inspect and repair defective items on sections of plant.
• Comply with all safety requirements and standards.

Skills

Mechanical fitting

Plant inspection

Repair and maintenance

Quality control

Education

Grade 12 Certificate or N3 qualification

Qualified Trade Tested Mechanical Fitter

Job description

Overview

Location: Middelburg, Mpumalanga, South Africa, 1050

Company: Chart Industries

About Howden is a leading global engineering business focusing on providing mission-critical air and gas handling products to our clients, helping them to increase environmental and operational efficiencies. Howden, a Chart Industries Company recognises the value of people and believes that by working together toward a common purpose, everyone has the opportunity to grow, learn and make a difference. Howden South Africa is currently looking for a Fitter GO to perform fitter activities in refurbishment, alterations, upgrading or maintenance of plant on construction sites during shutdowns and breakdowns.

Responsibilities

• Perform Fitter work on mechanical plant
• Perform plant inspections and identify deviations, faulty components and defects
• Report to supervisor any defects or problems and unsafe acts or conditions
• Repair defects and replace faulty equipment and components as per instructions, drawings and standard instructions
• Inspect, service, repair and replace worn, damaged, defective items not conforming to Howden Power specifications on sections of plant i.e. bearings, couplings, lubrication units, gearboxes, radial vane controls, collar seals, heating elements, fan impellers, etc
• Adjust, set and align components to specifications on sections of plant i.e. couplings, bearings, radial vane controls
• Maintain high standard of quality on all tasks at all times
• Comply with all Howden and Client safety requirements and standards

Your Experience Should Be

• Grade 12 Certificate or N3 qualification
• Qualified Trade Tested Mechanical Fitter
• 3 Years’ experience as a Mechanical Fitter
• Power Station, Petro Chemical or Mining industry experience is required
• Valid Driver’s licence
• The ability to work independently with minimal guidance from Supervisor

Our Benefits Package

This is an equal opportunity position. You will have the opportunity to work for a global engineering organisation in a challenging and dynamic role with great career development opportunities. We offer a competitive salary along with a benefit package.

Chart Industries is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, military status, marital status, genetic information or any other reason prohibited by law. Additionally, it is and shall continue to be our policy to provide promotion and advancement opportunities in a non-discriminatory fashion.

Chart complies with applicable local, state, and federal statutes governing “equal employment opportunity” and nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, leave of absence, compensation and training.