Mechanical Technician - Middelburg at Columbus Stainless

Main duties & Responsibilities:

Mechanical Technician is responsible to provide technical support to the day shift personnel, ensuring maximum plant availability, efficiency, quality and reliability maintained. Perform root cause failure analysis and investigate production and quality related issues. Incumbent will be required to lead projects for both improvements and new developments in the plant. During shutdowns periods he/she will be involved with shut planning and supervision. The incumbent may periodically act in the position of section Engineer to gain experience with management and working with team managers. 

 Responsibilities include maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of all mechanical and hydraulic- equipment.

• Support Maintenance Team on breakdowns and shutdowns
• Refurbishment of specialized spares, risk identification and management thereof
• Develop contingency procedures, and do plant modifications in line with new technology
• Ensure legal compliance
• Liaise with project department and manage capital projects
• Update LRU system
• Assist with SQIN meetings with suppliers
• Stores management updating item codes as needed according to ECP’s
• Perform standby duties
• Compiling Capex’s
• Assist with continuous plant improvement

Requirements

Person Specifications

• Minimum qualification of S4 or N6 Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, with 4 years of relevant experience. 
• The ideal candidate will hold a B Tech or B Eng and or GCC in Mechanical Engineering with 2 years of relevant experience.
• Plant process and equipment knowledge will be advantages.
• Knowledge of Hydraulic, Pneumatic and complex mechanical systems.
• Must have sound knowledge of planned maintenance principles
• Motivated self-starter with the ability to think analytically 
• Flexible and willing to work overtime when required
• Good communication skills with ability to liaise with suppliers and colleagues on all levels