Mechanical Field Engineer (ASU Plant) _Vanderbijlpark

Air Products South Africa (Pty) Ltd; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Products South Africa seeks a Mechanical Fitter for their On-Sites - Maintenance Department in Vanderbijlpark. The role involves overseeing maintenance budgets, ensuring statutory compliance, and managing equipment for operational efficiency. Candidates must have a Red seal qualification and at least 5 years of experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum Mechanical Fitter qualification required.
• 5+ years experience in ASU plant.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Manage maintenance budget for equipment repairs.
• Ensure compliance with legal statutory requirements.
• Manage equipment history and oversee contractors.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Communication

Computer Literacy

Education

Mechanical Fitter qualification (Red seal trade tested)

Job description

The above vacancy exists in our On-Sites - Maintenance Department at our Vanderbijlpark Facility, reporting to the Senior Field Engineer. Qualified candidates who meet the requirements of the role are invited to apply.

Overview & Key Responsibilities

This role is responsible for providing critical machine expertise, offering troubleshooting support, and ensuring effective management of shutdowns to maintain operational efficiency for On-Sites plants. Reporting to the Senior Field Engineer. The key responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to:

1. Manage maintenance budget allocated to equipment repairs schedule.
2. Ensure and enforce legal statutory requirements compliance.
3. Manage spares and ensure machine availability for production.
4. Safely perform major maintenance, pre-planned work on shutdowns and major machine overhauls.
5. Managing equipment history and upgrading existing history system.
6. Ensure effective contractor management.

Essential Requirements

1. A minimum Mechanical Fitter qualification (Red seal trade tested) is compulsory;
2. Knowledge of ASU plant with a minimum of 5 years’ experience;
3. Good knowledge of rotating equipment;
4. Excellent verbal and written communication;
5. Must be computer Literate, proficient in the MS Office Suite.