Utilities Maintenance Specialist

Bayer; Lichtenburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A global healthcare and agricultural company is seeking a Utilities Maintenance Specialist in Lichtenburg, South Africa. The role involves planning essential services and ensuring operational reliability, compliance with safety standards, and effective maintenance of infrastructure. Candidates should have a mechanical certification and 3+ years of relevant experience. Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years professional experience in mechanical maintenance.
• Fluent in English with excellent communication skills.
• Strong teamwork capability and results-focused.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate essential services for site activities.
• Identify and resolve service challenges to maintain productivity.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality management standards.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Faultfinding

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Mechanical certification (Red seal)

Tools

MS Office (Excel, Word, Project)

Job description

At Bayer we’re visionaries, driven to solve the world’s toughest challenges and striving for a world where ,Health for all, Hunger for none’ is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. We’re doing it with energy, curiosity and sheer dedication, always learning from unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities and redefining ‘impossible’. There are so many reasons to join us. If you’re hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference, there’s only one choice.

Utilities Maintenance Specialist

Job Purpose:

• Plan and Coordinate Reliability of Essential Services (compressed air, water, waste, fuel, fire protection equipment and pump system, MDV’s, HVAC) that support site activities.
• This role ensures critical services functions effectively and reliably.
• Facilitate facility management ensuring compliance with OSH Act and structural integrity
  
  

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Identify and resolve any essential service challenges, facilitating quick solutions to maintain productivity.
• Plan and coordinate essential services and structural reliability which includes the following activities:
• Water systems and ancillary equipment – potable and rand water distribution and measurement. Compliance to water license requirements.
• Waste Compliance – All waste streams including sewerage
• Concrete, Civil and Excavation including roadways and walkways upkeep
• Compressed Air and ancillary equipment - compliance
• Fuel distribution to generators including storage facilities compliance MDV’s
• Fire protection equipment and pump system (Fire Hydrants, Extinguishers, Pipelines)
• Restrooms and Water heating systems
• Fresh air and cooling systems
• Record actual qty’s of essential services for sustainability.
• Structural and infrastructure
• Computerized Maintenance Management System - Adherence to WO’s .
• Asset Care and Autonomous Maintenance – Equipment Reliability and Availability
• Increase end-to-end operational efficiency and advance customer experience through continuous improvement
• Lead HSE efforts according ISO45001 standards focusing on legal compliance and identifying safety risks applying the HIRA methodology.
• Ensure compliance with ISO9001:2015 Quality Management System.
• Participate in compiling Risk assessments and Job safety analysis and ensure compliance.
• Actively record safety observation and near misses
• Participate in 5WHY problem solving identifying corrective and preventative actions.
• Adhere to all applicable legislation, Bayer safety policies and procedures
• Adhere to requirements of legal appointments
• Actively promote the Bayer safety culture and best practices
  
  

Qualifications Required:

• REQUIRED : Mechanical certification (Red seal – Boiler Maker or Mechanical Fitter)
• Minimum of 3 years professional experience in mechanical maintenance, repairs, faultfinding and maintenance planning
• Fluent in English
• MS Office software (Excel, E-mail, Word, Project etc.)
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Results focused with ability to work on own initiative
• Strong teamwork capability (flexibility to work across the areas and positively influencing others)
• Making informed decisions on a timely manner
  
  

Location:

South Africa : North West : Lichtenburg

Division:

Crop Science

Reference Code:

851737

Bayer welcomes applications from all individuals, regardless of race, national origin, gender, age, physical characteristics, social origin, disability, union membership, religion, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or any unlawful criterion under applicable law. We are committed to treating all applicants fairly and avoiding discrimination.