Senior Artisan Mechanical at NECSA

Key responsibilities will include but will not be limited to the following:

• Assist the mechanical section head with management of the mechanical maintenance workshop and subordinates (2 Artisans 1 Assistant, 2 Students, ±20 contractors and all SAFARI-1 personnel for mechanical maintenance related tasks), planning and coordinating maintenance activities and job cards as required in accordance with the various specifications of the SAR, maintenance programmes, legislative and regulatory requirements.
• The primary task is to ensure that all scheduled maintenance activities, performed during shutdown periods, are attended to and completed in time and accurately. Any breakdowns need to receive immediate attention and often require innovating and original ideas in order to find solutions for sometimes complex problems.
• Routine mechanical maintenance on pumps, fans, motors (mechanical aspects), valves, compressors, building, hand tools, reactor components and systems as indicated in the various maintenance programs.
• Tasks relating to work that can be performed irrespective of reactor operation are for example, preparations for maintenance activities during shutdowns, installation and commissioning of equipment, production of small and modification of existing items, etc.
• Purchasing - Controls purchasing of materials/spares for all upgrades/modifications and non-routine maintenance. Liaises with suppliers to ensure that the most suitable item or equipment is obtained at the best possible price.
• Support all members of the maintenance team as required. Support with maintenance on radiation facilities.
• Routine and statutory inspections of pumps, fans, overhead cranes and ladders, building etc.
• Supervision and assistance to riggers during inspections of lifting equipment.
• Support with modification of reactor components and equipment.
• Ensure that maintenance equipment is in good state and use calibrated equipment, when required.
• Perform specialised task as requested on the maintenance request programme.
• Follow-up preventive and corrective actions as required from the maintenance request programme.
• Manufacture of small items and components w.r.t. the above mentioned.
• Report on event / non-conformances investigation.
• Maintain an effective documentation and records system on completed maintenance work.
• Prepare work procedures and checklists (i.e. commissioning –plans, calibration checklists, work procedures, etc.), including the updating of mechanical drawings.
• Assist and support with ensuring the continual upgrading and revision of the relevant mechanical maintenance documentation and programs (RR-MPR-0003, etc.)
• Administrate the maintenance store(s) to ensure that critical items are available and controlled as required.
• Support QHSE management system requirements and continuously ensure compliance through ISO and other standards. Also provide support during compliance audits, both internal and external.
• Keep abreast of developments in own subject by attending colloquia, courses, training sessions and through literature.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Qualified Artisan
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in mechanical maintenance preferably in nuclear and support facilities with a thorough knowledge of aspects related to quality assurance and environmental control systems (regulatory and legislative requirements) in a nuclear facility.
• Machining experience is a definite requirement.
• Computer literate.
• Valid driver’s license and own transport: the incumbent will be required to work after hours and placed on standby duties as needed.
• The incumbent must be medically fit to qualify as a radiation worker and chemical worker.

Closing date: 03 April 2026