Senior Millwright - Cape Town at Faircape Group

We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Senior Millwright / Industrial Mechanic for our Generator division to join our team. If you have a passion for precision, problem solving, and mechanical excellence, then this opportunity is perfect for you. 

As a Senior Millwright you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation and maintenance of our machinery and equipment. This is a great chance for you to put your knowledge and skills to work.  

Duties include but are not limited to the following:

Emergency Generator & Refuelling Management: 

• Manage monthly generator inspections, test runs, load tests, tracking of replacement parts, remote monitoring and oversee new generator installations. 
• Inspections of generators and 
• Manage team that refuels generators and general housekeeping of the generators. 
• Managing the scheduling for annual services. 
• Monthly generator management reports.
• Attend to minor generator repairs. 
• Arrange for the acquisition of diesel supplies and arrange for delivery thereof.
• Provide reconciliation of diesel purchase to the diesel supplied
• Attend generator failures during normal and after hours.
• Keep record of company vehicle refuelling.
• Daily routine generator monitoring system checks.
• Ensure that newly installed remote equipment and installations are up to standard
• Meet contractors on site to oversee Installation

Technical & General Support: 

• General investigations on site to assist with queries
• Site investigations and reporting for new generator services.
• Keep record of quantity of materials used
• Oversee contractors and provide updates of project status in the absence of Technician

Qualifications:

• Certification as a Millwright based on national standards
• N4/N5 mechanical engineering / electrical experience an advantage 

Experience and Knowledge:

• Proven experience as a millwright or similar job.
• Hands-on experience working on generators 
• Good at adhering to strict safety guidelines and cognizant of safety risks
• Proficient in troubleshooting techniques to solve generator issues

Skills and Attributes

• Mechanical and technical aptitude required for generator management
• Precision and attention to detail
• Inspect and evaluate the quality of products.
• Operate and control equipment.
• Determine the tools and equipment needed to do a job.
• Safety consciousness
• Time management
• Adaptability and flexibility

Specific Requirements

• Valid driver's license is essential
• Valid driver's license with PrDP 'D' highly advantageous for the delivery of diesel
• The ability to reverse with a bowser/trailer will be required.
• Solid and positive references
• Be flexible to work after hours in case of emergency
• Clear health record
• Clear credit record
• No criminal record