Senior Artisan: Plumber (Hay Level 12/C1) (Internal & External) at NECSA

Key Performance Areas

• To get quotations and procure the parts needed to repair break downs and also do the scheduled maintenance as received from the Section Heads as supplied by the Planning office. To communicate with clients to keep them informed.
• Maintenance of plumbing installations for: Building infrastructure i.e. toilet facilities,Plant   & laboratory equipment, Geyser / Hot water boilers, Regulatory inspections on water drain, Installing and maintaining water supply systems.
• Repair or replace broken drainage lines, clogged drains, faucets etc.
• Install waste disposal and sanitary systems with well-functioning DWV systems
• Complete job cards as per tasks assigned and provide feedback on the status of the job to ensure follow-up or closure of tasks.
• Plan and prioritise jobs as per urgency or critical facilities.
• Delegate minor tasks to the assistants.
• Communicate with clients regarding their requests.
• Ensure client and supervisor signs off completed jobs.
• Submit completed job cards to planning office.
• Conduct inspections or fault finding assessments on assigned tasks to determine faults reported and repair as per assessment.
• Draw spares from stores and attend to the fault.
• Seek advice if fault is beyond own scope of work.
• Provide inputs towards preparation of quotations for clients.
• Check work of junior staff as required for correctness and safety.
• Perform standby duties after hours as and when required and be prepared to work over-time.
• SHEQ compliance
• Safety
• Systems improvement
• Environmental safely disposal of oils, filters, tyres, etc. according to approved waste management policies and procedures.
• Ensure adherence to Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality (SHEQ) standards and requirements in performing tasks for compliance and safety reasons.
• Check lists for safety equipment.
• Communicate with customers (internal).
• Communicate with customers (External).
• Turnaround time for jobs done.
• Customer Job Card Rating.
• Zero non- conformances
• Expenditure vs budget.
• Obtain quotations for spare parts, lubrication, oils, pumps, cleaning materials, etc.
• Generate purchase requisitions.
• Generate store requisitions.
• Timeous return of completed Job Cards for capturing and recoveries.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

KEY KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• Fault-finding abilities and fundamental knowledge of failures and reconditioning.
• Specialized knowledge of maintaining and repairing a variety of machines, compressors, tubing, pressure vessels, water pressure etc.
• Ability to handle plumbing tools and equipment (pipe wrenches, pipe cutters, plungers etc.)
• Familiar with and understanding safety rules that applies in workshops.
• Good physical condition and strength with the ability to work in awkward spaces

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

Education:

• Matric certificate.
• Qualified Artisan trade as a Plumber.
• Valid Authorised Gas Practitioner Certificate / Permit will be an added advantage.

Experience: 

• 3 years’ experience in a maintenance environment (Plumbing).
• Understanding of Plumbing systems.
• Knowledge and use of Plumbing tools, equipment and refrigeration gases.
• Knowledge and understanding of maintenance principles.
• Good knowledge of Necsa site and buildings, machinery and safety equipment.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office package (advantageous).