Chief Technician (Hay Level 16/D1) at NECSA

Key Performance Areas:

In-service Inspection and Maintenance:

• Provide in-service and maintenance support for the NLM facilities,
• Prepare, review In-service Inspection and maintenance Programs (ISIP&M) for the various processes and facilities, including ensure compliance to the ISIP&M.
• Implementation of modifications and installations to NWM facilities and processes as required.
• Ensure compliance to NWM facility Inspection and Maintenance programs
• Co-ordinating of statutory inspection requirements for different plants and buildings under NWM supervision
• In-service examination, testing, inspection and maintenance of any of the NLM plants to ensure that the integrity of the mechanical components and systems conform to that on which the nuclear operating license for the plant was granted.

Waste Management Projects

• Participating in the planning, installation and commissioning of equipment and processes of Projects
• Technically prepare, review or provide inputs for the following documents: Manuals, ISIP&M, Procedures, OTS, Specifications, Design Specifications, WAR, HIRA, Basis of design, HAZOP, Training procedures, Purchase specifications.

Supervision and Leadership 

• Supervision of artisan and technicians ensuring deliverables are met.
• Maintain and create development plans including succession strategy

Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (NQF Level 6)

• Registered as a professional Technician with ECSA
• Minimum 7 years’ experience in the mechanical maintenance field and nuclear waste facilities.
• Minimum 3 years experience as a supervisor 
• Experience in the design, development, construction and commissioning of facilities