Maintenance Operator

Description: Our client in the Maritime / Fishing industry is currently looking to employ a Maintenance Operator to their team based in Port Elizabeth (Harbour).
Note: 3-month Temporary Position, but possible permanent based on candidate performance.

An awesome career opportunity awaits you!

Requirements:

• Grade 12.
• N2 Mechanical.
• 8 -10 years’ experience in the mechanical field.
• Fitter - Semiskilled.
• Valid Driver’s License – Advantageous.
• Knowledge of mechanical maintenance and related universal best practices.
• Knowledge of bearings and lubricants.
• Knowledge in light/medium machinery.
• Knowledge in basic welding and fabrication and maintenance planning.
• Knowledge of legislative and industry protocols and regulations that apply in maintenance.
• Knowledge in problem solving and fault finding.

• Record keeping and completing job cards on Prisma Maintenance system.
• Complete equipment checks sheets as per manufacturers requirements.
• Capacity to take initiative off all projects.
• Complete projects in the expected time frame.
• Making schedules, assigning work and training employees.
• Motivate employees to increase their productivity and meet work goals.
• To ensure the proper maintenance of equipment, compliance with mechanical codes and adherence to safety regulations.
• Supervise junior team members.
• Responsible for mechanical systems installation, troubleshooting, repairs, and services as required.
• Report to maintenance manager any incidents.
• Ensure good housekeeping and attend to breakdowns.
• Ensure adequate inventory, prioritize purchases, prepare cost estimates, and document all purchases.
• Assist with mechanical systems installation, troubleshooting and repair as needed.
• Liaise with maintenance manager and contractors and resolve any matters arising.
• Follow up corrective actions and implement countermeasures to minimize reoccurrence of faults.
• Maintain effective Health and Safety systems, including completion of risk assessments and method statements and toolbox talks where appropriate.
• Responsible for ensuring that all staff and subcontractors' response and rectification times are met, and repairs are undertaken diligently, with due care and without undue delay.
• Take all possible steps to ensure a safe working environment for yourself and others.

Please be advised that if you do not receive a response within two weeks of applying, you may consider your application unsuccessful.