Job Openings at Steinmuller Africa

Key Performance Areas:

• Ensure daily planning and targets with regards to inspection, service, repair and testing of all types of lifting tackle, equipment and machinery are met.
• Comply with all legal requirements as described in the OHS Act, regulations, SANS standards and Company policies and procedures.
• Assess and verify work done on lifting equipment and machinery according to the check sheet and job cards before signing off.
• Manage data clerk and verify documentation i.e. job cards ensure speedy turnaround of certificates.
• Continuously look for improved methods of testing and streamlining the processes.
• Assess and verify information on certificates and sign before signing off.
• Ensure check sheets and certificates are stored electronically and available on request.
• Ensure continuous development of team through training initiatives.
• Maintain and certification of test equipment for load testing.
• Do “on site” inspections, maintenance, repairs and testing of lifting equipment and machinery.
• Ensure safe working environment, hazard identification and conduct risk assessments.
• Compile quotations for clients to do inspections, repair and testing of lifting equipment and machinery.
• Attend to complaints with regards to lifting tackle, equipment and machinery from internal and external clients.
• Compile of reports on feedback from external and internal clients.
• Maintain sound work relationships with external and internal clients.
• Negotiate with external contractors regarding emergency repair.
• Assess performance of direct reports.
• Facilitate grievance and disciplinary procedure.
• Any other task that is needed from time to time which is reasonable and within the ability of the LMI.

Competencies:

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to lead and motivate staff.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Display and take initiative and be proactive.
• High accuracy.
• Results driven.
• Good planning and execution skills.

Preferred Requirements:

• Qualified Artisan.
• National Certificate: Lifting Machinery Inspection qualification.
• Registered at the Engineering Council of South Africa as a registered Lifting Machinery Inspector for the categories Lever hoist, chain block, overhead cranes, mobile cranes, forklift, MEWP, Hydraulic industrial lifting devices, vehicle hoist and lifting tackle.
• 5 Years’ relevant experience in a lifting equipment and machinery environment.
• Computer literate (MS Office, Outlook, Word and Excel).

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Key Performance Areas:

Technical function

• Develop piping system specifications and layouts for various projects.
• Design piping systems and selecting materials.
• Analyse technical and operational data, evaluate failures and propose design changes.
• Perform technical calculations as required in the design process.
• Check technical calculations performed by other engineers or technicians.
• Ensure that all designs comply with client specifications and relevant codes.
• Write technical reports to convey design and investigation results and recommendations.
• Carry out site duties to ensure piping installation is per design.
• Interface with engineering department of the client and promote the company’s capabilities.
• Identify potential issues and proposing solutions.

Administrative function

• Allocate calculation and reporting numbers and revisions according to the specific requirements of small and large projects.
• Assist in the flow of drawings, calculations and reports through the checking and approval process.
• Report on hours spent on specific projects.
• Keep up to date with technical developments in the boiler and piping field.

Management function

• Manage projects with respect to time and money, progress and compliance with client specifications and relevant codes.
• Any other job related duties as required from time to time.

Preferred Requirements:

• B.Sc. or B.Eng. Engineering degree in the mechanical field.
• 5 Years’ post graduate experience preferably in piping design.
• ECSA registration as a Candidate Engineer.
• Knowledge and experience in high pressure and high temperature piping construction methodologies would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of utilizing relevant software used in the design and flexibility modelling of piping systems.
• Computer literate (MS Office).