Service Technician

Sturrock Grindrod Maritime; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A maritime services firm in Cape Town is seeking a Service Technician to ensure safety standards and lead junior technicians. The ideal candidate will have a trade qualification in mechanical or marine engineering, significant experience in the marine environment, and strong diagnostic skills. The role requires the ability to work both offshore and locally, maintain equipment, and liaise with various stakeholders. Applications are open until 18th September.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years' experience in a multi-skilled mechanical role within the marine environment.
• Must be able to travel offshore and locally.
• Physically fit and able to work in harsh conditions.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to health and safety rules and ISO standards.
• Service and recondition various marine equipment.
• Liaise with customers, suppliers, and OEMs.

Skills

Electrical diagnostics

Mechanical skills

Team leadership

Advanced computer literacy in Microsoft Office

Education

Trade qualification / red seal qualification

Minimum matric or equivalent

Job description

Novamarine, a division of the Sturrock Grindrod Maritime Group, is looking to secure the permanent services of a Service Technician within our Technologies Division.

Duties and responsibilities

• Ensure that all health and safety rules and regulations along with equipment are adhered to according to ISO, SABS, MARPOL, SOLAS and applicable OEM standards
• Service and recondition of oil in water separators, reverse osmosis plants, evaporative freshwater generators, centrifuges, cathodic marine growth protection systems, impressed current corrosion systems, electrical system diagnostics and fault finding, and stern tube sealing systems
• Test equipment according to instructions before commencement of work
• Conduct regular site audits and make recommendations to Management on how to keep a safe working environment
• Ensure that all administration such as job cards and marking of equipment is up to date and completed timeously
• Ensure that the correct personal protective equipment and all the necessary safety measures are put in place
• Always maintain a clean and tidy workshop / work site
• Act as team leader managing and guiding junior service technicians / assistants according to assigned scope of work
• Liaise directly with customers, suppliers, and OEM's

Qualifications

• Minimum matric or equivalent
• Minimum trade qualification / red seal qualification in the mechanical engineering space (e.g., fitter, machinist, marine diesel mechanic) and/or marine engineering qualification
• Must be willing to undergo OEM training
• Skilled in electrical diagnostics and electrical circuits
• Five years' experience in a multi-skilled mechanical role within the marine environment focused on all ship's auxiliary equipment
• Basic ships electrical infrastructure knowledge will be advantageous
• Chief engineering or 2nd engineering ticket will be advantageous
• Experience as an OEM representative or makers man will be advantageous
• Must be able to travel offshore and locally as operationally required
• Must be in possession of a valid and clean code 8 license
• A code 10 license will be advantageous
• Physically fit and able to work in harsh conditions
• Ability to interact with customers and employees
• Make and action decisions in an effective manner
• Well organized, sober habits and high attention to detail
• Advanced computer literacy in Microsoft Office (Word & Excel) is essential
• Strong mechanical
• Team leader abilities
• Able to work after hours when required

Application Process

All suitably qualified and experienced candidates are invited to apply. Applicants to send their CV's to the HR Department, state the name of the position as a reference on your application. Application closing date: 18th September.

Due consideration will be given to the company's equity targets. Please note that the position has been opened to internal and external candidates.