Technician Mechanical

Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 320,000 - 460,000; Full time

Job summary

Eskom Rotek Industries is seeking a Technician Mechanical at Duvha Power Station to ensure planned outages and breakdown maintenance comply with company policies and client requirements. Location is Duvha Power Station, with emphasis on safety and quality standards.

The role requires experience with power station maintenance, ability to read engineering drawings, and strong fault-finding and mentorship skills for trainees.

Qualifications

• National Diploma / N6 / N4 and trade test in Mechanical Engineering required.
• Diploma/N6 with 5 years related experience; N4 with 15 years related experience.

Responsibilities

• Planned outages and breakdown mechanical work.
• Human resources and industrial relations tasks.

Skills

Power Station Maintenance

Engineering Drawings

Hydraulics & Pneumatics

Quality Systems ISO 9002

OHSA Compliance

Fitting & Refurbish

Fault Finding

Mentorship

People Management

Communication

Planning

Technical Report Writing

Teamwork

Education

National Diploma /N6/N4 and Trade test in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Measuring Equipment

Job description

Industry: Electricity, Energy & Water Supply

Job category: Engineering, Technical, Production and Manufacturing

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: No

Introduction

Position: Technician MechanicalTask Grade: T12Area of specialization: To ensure that all planned outages and breakdown maintenance work is carried out in accordance with company policies and procedures with the emphasis on the client’s operational requirements.Department: MaintenanceBusiness Unit: Bulk Material ServicesLocation: Duvha Power Station

Skills

• Sound Technical knowledge of Power Station Maintenance including Protection and Control Systems
• Understand and interpret Engineering Drawings including Hydraulics and Pneumatics
• Familiar with SABS ISO 9002 Quality Systems and OHSA
• Familiar with Eskom Rotek Industries BMS system including Grievance and Disciplinary Procedure, House Agreement
• And Quality Process
• Ability to Maintain a high-quality standard of work
• Be able to use measuring equipment and care thereof
• Be able to work to close tolerances
• Good Measuring Skills, Technique and care of Measuring Instruments and Calibration thereof
• Fitting Skill – Must be able to dismantle, refurbish and reassemble mechanical components
• Communication, Planning and Technical Report Writing Skills
• Have the ability to carry out fault finding, Problem solving and Analysis Skills
• Ability to carry out Mentorship processes to Trainees and Learners
• People Management and Conflict Resolution Skills

Knowledge

• To undertake the responsibility of the quality of work and ensuring subordinates comply with Quality Standards.
• To understand and ensure that Quality assurance procedures, work instructions and standards are adhered.
• Authorised in terms of Eskom Plant Safety Regulations
• To ensure the compliance with Safety and environment, rules, regulations and personal protective equipment requirements
• To ensure compliance with Quality standards and Procedures
• To ensure effective utilization, care and control of tools and equipment

Attributes

• Self –Starter and willing to accept responsibility
• The ability to function effectively in a Team Environment

SHEQ Responsibilities

• Continuous Improvement: Ensure that your administration documents is current, and includes your SHEQ objectives
• Ensure that all labour appointment are valid and in place for your area of control
• SHE Compliance: As a Section 8 & 9 appointee, you are to ensure that the duties of the employer as contemplated in the Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993 are properly discharged and all legal appointments are valid and in place for your area of Control
• Reduce rework: Measure and report on Rework vs. Revenue for your department on a monthly basis and ensure you reduce rework to less than 0.5% of your turnover
• ISO and OHSAS certification: Ensure that all activities are carried out as per the documented processes and comply with requirements of ISO and OHSAS certification
• Audits Rating: Maintain an audit score of less than 2 and/or receive no major audit finding

Key Responsibilities

• Planned Outages and Breakdown Mechanical Work
• Human Resources and Industrial Relations

Qualification(s):

• National Diploma /N6/N4 and Trade test in Mechanical Engineering

Experience:

• Diploma/N6 5 Years related experience.
• N4 15 Years related experience

If you have not been contacted within 28 days after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

Eskom Rotek Industries is committed to equality, employment equity, and diversity. In accordance with the employment equity plan of Eskom and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited, to candidates from under-represented designated groups.Eskom reserves the right not to make an appointment to the posts as advertised.Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply for positions.

Eskom Rotek Industries is committed to providing a smoke-free environment for its employees and visitors at the workplace.