Millwright

Bilnor Staffing Solutions; Mpumalanga; On-site; ZAR 469,000 - 603,000; Full time

Job summary

Bilnor Staffing Solutions seeks a skilled Millwright/Electrician to maintain large electro-mechanical installations in South Africa. You will manage asset registers, attend breakdowns, and perform routine services with a focus on safety and efficiency.

The ideal candidate has a strong electrical background, a 3-phase wireman license, and 5+ years in heavy maintenance, including SCADA/PLC systems. Willingness to travel and work across regional sites is important.

Qualifications

• Qualified Millwright or Electrician with apprenticeship or equivalent.
• Section 13 or 26D certificate required.
• Wireman’s license (3 phase) preferred or in progress.
• Five years in maintenance of large electrical/mechanical installations.
• Strong electrical background with quick troubleshooting.
• Experience with SCADA and PLC control systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and manage maintenance information system and asset register.
• Attend breakdowns and prioritise repairs promptly.
• Plan and perform routine services and preventative maintenance.
• Apply HR principles and admin controls to meet objectives.
• Ensure safety and housekeeping per OHS Act and ISO standards.
• Maintain stock levels as contracted and report variances.
• Monitor and report on electro-mechanical plant condition.
• Assist with specifications, sourcing, pricing, and installation projects.

Skills

Instrumentation & controls

Electrical systems

SCADA & PLC

Troubleshooting

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Section 13/26D certificate

Wireman’s license (3 phase)

Tools

SCADA systems

PLC control systems

VSD knowledge

Job description

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure application of and adherence to the Maintenance Information system (Service Manager) and ensure all assets are clearly marked and controlled with an Asset Register.
• Attend breakdowns and prioritize jobs promptly.
• Plan & perform routine services, repairs and preventative maintenance of the electro-mechanical equipment in a professional and cost-effective manner, timeously.
• Apply sound human resource principles, administration and control procedures in order to meet performance objectives.
• Ensure safety and housekeeping meets the standards as set out in terms of the Occupational Health and Safety Act at high level and comply with all applicable ISO system requirements and ensure continual improvement of these systems.
• Ensure that specified, approved and contractual required stock levels are kept.
• High standard of monitoring and reporting on electro-mechanical plant condition.
• Assist with specifications, sourcing, quality control of equipment required / refurbished / repaired as well as pricing, tendering and implementation on new electrical, mechanical and civil installations.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE

• Qualified Millwright or Electrician having undergone apprenticeship or equivalent training.
• Require a section 13 or section 26D certificate
• Wireman’s license (3 phase) preferred or studying towards.
• Five years relevant experience in maintenance of large electrical and mechanical installations.
• Must have a strong electrical background and be able to trouble shoot accurately and quickly.
• Five years relevant experience in SCADA and PLC control systems as well as field control instrumentation will be an advantage.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Instrumentation and controls aptitude and awareness will be beneficial
• Knowledge of appropriate instrumentation principles and practices
• Operating principles of plant equipment
• Adequate knowledge of system structures and how to troubleshoot systems by utilizing the knowledge of how the system was designed to perform
• Operational and safety procedures pertaining to maintenance activities, including safe use of tools and hand tools
• Maintain pertinent records
• Read, interpret and understand data
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in written form
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contracted in the course of work
• Basic understanding of OHS Act and the application thereof
• Knowledge in VSD applications
• Knowledge of medium voltage switchgear operating and maintenance principles
• 22KV overhead power line inspections and maintenance.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

• Solution and improvement focused (initiative and motivation)
• Effective time management skills with a sense of urgency
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Ability to multi- task.
• Working under pressure
• Proactively work within a team with the ability to work unsupervised

REQUIREMENTS

• Medically fit in line with company client requirements
• Water treatment plant environment, exposure to noise, vibration, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, gases, solvents, toxic materials, hazardous chemicals within the allowable exposure limits as defined by Department of Labour
• Exposure to all types of weather and temperature conditions
• Working in confined spaces
• Working at heights
• Work and/or walk on various types of surfaces including uneven surfaces
• Enough physical ability to perform moderate to heavy lifting, standing and walking for prolonged periods of time, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching and operating motorized equipment
• Good hand-eye-co-ordination
• See in the normal visual range with or without correction to read computer screens and printed documents and to operate equipment
• Hear the normal audio range with or without correction
• The responsibility could include support on other company sites in the region
• Must own a vehicle, or have own method of transport
• Be willing to travel
• Have own accommodation within the region
• Standby duties after hours and over weekends