Factory Mechanic (DD Factory Mechanic) at Oceana Group Limited

A Factory Mechanic position has become available at Desert Diamond Fishing (Pty) Ltd. The Factory Mechanic ensures that the Factory operates in an efficient and effective manner with minimal downtime so that the end product is in accordance with agreed specifications and customer requirements.

Please be advised that this is a sea-going position.

DUTIES INCLUDE:

• The Factory Mechanic must have good working knowledge, understanding and experience to be able to perform maintenance on the following:
•  Factory Hydraulics
•  Conveyor Belts including motors
•  Pneumatics
•  Plate Freezers
•  Grading machines
•  Factory related pumps
•  Flow Ice Tank
• Fishmeal Plant
• Must ensure uninterrupted operation of the Factory Equipment/Machinery/Fishmeal Plant whenever required.
• Daily reporting to the Chief Engineer with regards to the status of Factory Equipment & Machinery
• Perform general fish factory maintenance.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES:

• Perform duties in a safe and timeous  manner
• Work at sea for long periods at a time
• Be physically fit and healthy
• Must be enthusiastic , energetic and self-motivated
• Work long hours when required
• Be able to work under pressure at times
• Be a team player
• Be able to work with foreign crew
• Be able to work independently.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• A Certificate of competence as First Mechanic/ Adjuster Engineer
• N3 Qualification in Mechanical Engineering
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Factory Mechanic / Baader Mechanic on a Midwater Trawler or in a processing factory at sea.