Maintenance Technician Kimberley

-; Kareeberg Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a qualified maintenance technician with experience in LPG operations. The role involves ensuring safety compliance, performing maintenance work, and assisting in technical training. Ideal candidates should hold a National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent and have significant experience in the petroleum industry.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience in the petroleum industry, preferably LPG.
• Strong knowledge of unit operations.
• Registered or in the process of registering with LPGASA.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with HSE policies and manage depot risks.
• Perform maintenance work safely and document client site inspections.
• Assist with technical training of staff and clients.

Skills

Knowledge of cylinder manifolds

Knowledge of vaporisers

Knowledge of storage tanks

Understanding of OHS Act

Education

National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

S4, N4-6 in Electrical/Mechatronics

Completed trade test (red seal)

Job description

Context & Environment

Rapidly developing small subsidiary leading to resource and control difficulties.

- Difficult local LPG market with influx of rogue operators, leading to issues such as HSEQ concerns and Cylinder Management.

- Abuse of equipment by customers resulting in frequent callouts.

- Manpower and budget constraints affecting development and project work.

- High turnover of client staff increases incident risk and necessitates frequent training.

- Lack of experienced LPG maintenance contractors.

- Lack of in-house technical staff.

Activities

HEALTH AND SAFETY

To effectively manage and minimise risks associated with depot operations by ensuring:

- Compliance with all HSE policies, rules, guidelines, and legal requirements within your area of responsibility.

- Promotion of a safe working environment and positive contribution to the company's HSE KPI's and risk reduction strategies.

- Assistance to regional depots with technical non-conformances related to One Maestro.

- Performing maintenance work safely, on time, and to required standards and quality (referencing Sans regulations).

Key results include:

- Documenting client site inspections and breakdowns with supporting photos, and forwarding reports immediately to the Senior Maintenance Engineer/Engineer/Planner for record keeping.

- Timely action on customer queries as per SharePoint log, maintaining regional open queries to less than 10 and not older than 2 weeks.

- Action depot non-conformances within allocated timelines.

- Ensuring planned maintenance for clients and depots complies with legislative, OEM, and best practices frequency requirements.

- Regular inspection of Totalgaz installations (at least annually) and reporting non-conformances.

- Proper storage of recovered assets, new, and revalidated equipment.

- Maintaining good store and workshop management by keeping housekeeping and storage orderly.

- Liaising with suppliers and contractors regarding maintenance spares and work performed on depots and installations.

- Procuring and installing correct equipment for maintenance work.

- Assisting with technical training of staff and clients on Totalgaz filling depots.

- Submitting monthly reports (vehicle km, inspections, tools, overtime, outstanding works) by the 7th of each month.

Candidate Profile

- National Diploma, S4, N4-6 in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or completed a trade test (red seal) in these fields.

- Registered or in the process of registering as an industrial maintenance technician with LPGASA (Electrical qualification advantageous).

- Minimum of 3 years experience in the petroleum industry, preferably LPG.

- Strong knowledge of unit operations such as cylinder manifolds, vaporisers, storage tanks, fittings, LPG pumps.

- Good understanding of relevant legislation impacting Operations and HSEQ functions, including OHS Act and SANS regulations.

Additional Information

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