(1705) Senior Artisan: Fitter - CSD at South African Reserve Bank

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key performance areas:

• Conduct routine preventive maintenance and performance checks on mechanical equipment.
• Perform fault-finding in the sub-systems or equipment and determine possible component failure to enhance system capability.
• Perform corrective maintenance on sub-systems, followed by testing and commissioning to verify proper operation in line with design specifications.
• Apply relevant statutory principles to maintain adherence to safety, health, environmental, and quality standards.
• Respond promptly to mechanical-related breakdowns and emergencies. 
• Respond to emergency situations and provide assistance as directed. 
• Assist in vendor selection and soliciting bids for mechanical services. 
• Ensure work orders (job cards) are managed in accordance with the service level standard and that timely feedback is provided.
• Provide technical guidance to ensure mechanical system design and maintenance comply with legislative and safety, health, environmental, and quality requirements.
• Supervise contractors and service providers to ensure compliance with contractual agreements, budgetary restrictions, and safe operating procedures. 
• Perform quality assurance on work done by external service providers for adherence to industry requirements and report to the supervisor.
• Contribute to the development of maintenance plans and the operational budget.
• Assist in defining the scope of work for maintenance contracts and support in contract administration.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
• Engage positively with stakeholders and clients (including handling clients’ complaints and compliments).
• Willingly address any gaps in own performance of tasks and activities against the required standard.

Qualifications

Job requirements

To be considered for this position, candidates must be in possession of:

• A valid National Trade Test Certificate in Mechanical – Fitter &Turner, or Fitter.
• An NQF4 technical qualification 
• Three to five years’ experience in a technical trade environment.
• Valid driver’s license.

Working experience in:

• The service and maintenance of wets services, i.e. domestic hot and cold-water systems, sewer plants, drainage systems.
• The service and maintenance of water pressurised systems (pressure reducing valves, pilot valves, pipe work, and so forth).
• Working experience of commercial heat pump systems 
• Conversant in the dynamics of a high-rise and/or high-tech commercial office and building environment.
• Maintenance of HVAC systems