Junior Engineering Technician - HVAC (Western Cape)

Bidvestfacilitiesmanagement; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in facilities management is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to oversee HVAC systems and ensure effective maintenance strategies. The role involves managing asset life cycles, conducting audits, and providing technical support. Candidates must possess a B Tech degree in Mechanical Engineering and have significant experience in HVAC design and maintenance.

Qualifications

• 5 years' experience in the Design and Maintenance of HVAC systems.
• Code B driver's license required for frequent traveling.
• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute Maintenance Engineering functions and outputs.
• Provide maintenance support for plant and equipment-related issues.
• Conduct incident and failure investigations and compile reports.

Skills

Knowledge of HVAC systems

Technical report writing

Root-cause analysis

Budget Management

CMMS (SAP) proficiency

Education

B Tech Degree in Mechanical/Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Engineering

Grade 12

Tools

CMMS (SAP)

MS Office Packages

Job description

The incumbent will be responsible for the management and execution of the Maintenance Engineering functions and outputs. The overall objective is to ensure value for money for our customers through the implementation of the Maintenance Engineering deliverables.

Key Performance Areas

• Provide maintenance support to resolve plant and equipment-related issues.
• Ensure all plant and equipment data is accurately captured and maintained in CMMS (SAP).
• Perform on-site asset verification and update CMMS (SAP) records accordingly.
• Link task lists and planned maintenance schedules to all relevant plant and equipment.
• Compile site-specific engineering equipment instructions.
• Review and maintain asset maintenance strategies, including engineering equipment Instructions.
• Recommission existing HVAC and building management system equipment to meet original design criteria.
• Provide advisory support to regions on statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Provide inputs for HVAC maintenance service contracts.
• Offer Level 2 support for breakdowns and equipment reinstatement.
• Perform quality audits and job observations.
• Conduct incident and failure investigations and compile detailed reports.
• Analyze failure data and implement preventive measures to reduce or prevent failures.
• Manage the plant and equipment asset life cycle and update the relevant database.
• Conduct site visits to compile plant and equipment condition reports for the project and risk management processes.
• Complete documentation for funding requests for mechanical/HVAC replacements, upgrades, and refurbishments.
• Compile, process, and track risk notifications.
• Design and implementation of smaller HVAC and ventilation solutions and systems.
• Cooling Capacity Management – calculate and ensure that cooling capacities are efficient and optimized (This will include site visits to perform audits)
• Cooling Capacity Management – Review and update the cooling capacity database.
• Approve project specifications from a Compliance, Constructability, Reliability, Maintainability, and Availability (CCRAM) engineering perspective.
• Attend project meetings and site visits to ensure compliance with specifications and CCRAM standards.
• Analyze plant and equipment performance and other reports from Business Analysts to investigate and implement improvements.
• Participate in technical meetings with clients.
• Perform general administrative duties.

Qualifications

• B Tech Degree, S4 or N6 in Mechanical/Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Engineering
• Refrigeration and Air-conditioning
• Grade 12
• Code B (Minimum) – Frequent traveling required
• 5 years' experience in the Design and Maintenance of HVAC systems.

Technical/Core Competencies

• Knowledge of HVAC systems, controls, and components
• Read and interpret schematics, and technical manuals
• Incident and failure investigation
• Technical report writing
• Functional specific training in (Mechanical/Air-conditioning and ventilation)
• Root-cause analysis
• Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Discipline-specific SANS codes and practices
• HIRA
• Method Statements
• SLA Compliance Management
• Budget Management
• Building Regulations
• Computer Literate (MS Office Packages)
• CMMS (SAP) proficiency
• Heat load calculation
• First aid

Leadership Competencies

• Business Acumen
• Courage & Decisiveness
• Good communication and customer service skills.

Personal Competencies

• Result Orientation
• Initiative/Proactively
• Written Communication
• Medical Fitness

Thinking Competencies

• Dealing with ambiguity
• Problem Analysis
• Judgment
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.