Maintenance Technician Millwright – Geochem at SGS

Job Description

• The Maintenance Technician Millwright is responsible for the maintenance and repair of all equipments within Geochem laboratories.
• Maintain and repair all equipment at the Geochem Laboratories.
• Routinely inspecting electrical and mechanical systems such as wiring, fixtures, and appliances.
• Performs activities/sequences associated with troubleshooting/fault finding and repairing to medium/low voltage reticulation and electrical systems, including mechanical systems
• Inspect the laboratories regularly, conduct routine maintenance, perform repairs.
• Compile and complete equipment register for all laboratories.
• Plan and manage all repair and installation activities.
• Attend to both electrical and mechanical breakdowns.
• Assess breakdowns and apply appropriate fault-finding techniques.
• Maintain and/or repair low level and high-level electrical equipment.
• Ensure adherence to scheduled preventative maintenance.
• Develop and itemize the critical spare list with Maintenance manager.
• Assist with the implementation of the strategy set out for the set-up/commissioning of new or expanded facilities within Geochem.
• Assist with the development and execution of operating plans, targets/budgets for such operations as per above.
• Assist with the development, maintenance, and implementation of (new) services.
• Assist with carrying out planned technical audits/evaluations of Geochem operations, compiling action plans and the execution of action plans to rectify audit findings.
• Perform relevant technical training to new/existing staff at Geochem operations where required.
• Assist Operations to prepare for ISO audits by assisting Management and Quality Assurance personnel with the maintenance related accreditation process and support.
• Ensuring compliance to local and group standards of HS for Geochem operations by assisting during technical audits.
• Adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system.
• Perform any other reasonable tasks as assigned by direct manager.
• Accountable for time keeping and material recorded on job request document.
• Be available for call outs and standby- duties.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12,N6,Diploma
• Trade Tested Artisan (Millwright)
• PLC recommended.
• Additional experience and qualifications above the minimum requirements will be to the applicant’s advantage.
• Valid driver’s License
• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience

Required Skills

• Good understanding of the technical features of plumbing, carpentry, mechanical and electrical, instrumentation and PLC systems.
• Strong knowledge of the facilities’ machines and equipment.
• General hand tools and basic equipment use.
• Knowledge and experience in Gas and electrical furnaces for example, Pipes, pumps, conveyors and controls, etc.(advantage)
• Knowledge and experience in electrical – advanced electrical installations and circuits.
• Knowledge and experience in mechanical equipment.
• Knowledge and experience in plumbing and water pressure valves.
• Excellent organizational and leadership abilities.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Good communication skills.

Additional Information

• Cease the use of any equipment that may be deemed to constitute a safety hazard or entry to hazardous environments without the necessary knowledge and protection and take action to address the hazard.
• Cease to carry on with work that may affect the quality (integrity) of services and take action to address the issue.
• Initiate a formal improvement request when a deviation of the system occurs, possible improvements are identified or when nonconformity is identified.