Senior Technician

Repair and maintenance of generator and compressor experience is a must

RESPONSIBILITIES

§ Assess and test defective machines, and fault find and submit to supervisor/s of repair needs

§ Disassemble machines and take off parts for replacement or repair

§ Examine or carry out tasks on broken machine parts and identify defective parts

§ Install, replace or change machine parts and attachments, according to manufacturers and Renttech specifications

§ Reassemble machines after the completion of repair or maintenance work

§ Replace, fix or realign machine parts and accessories in line with manufacturers and Renttech specifications

§ Understanding and commissioning of PLC’s, knowledge on deep sea controllers will be advantageous.

§ Strong electrical and auto electrical understanding, diesel mechanical knowledge.

§ Start machines and observe mechanical operation to determine efficiency and to detect problems

§ Collaborate with other workers to repair or move machines, machine parts or equipment

§ Maintain a neat and organised work environment.

§ Requisition machine parts, equipment, and other supplies so that machines can be maintained and repaired

§ Read work orders and specifications to determine machines and equipment requiring repair or maintenance and prioritise according to supervisor’s requirements

§ Record maintenance information

§ Function test machines, and adjust controls to regulate operations

§ Conduct any other reasonable request by management from time to time

AUTHORITIES

To prevent an unsafe machine from being utilized.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Minimum Qualification: Matric/ Grade 12

Tertiary Qualification: Will be advantageous

Other;

• Qualified Millwright or Diesel mechanic
• Handling machines and machine parts
• Must exhibit outstanding ability to learn and comprehend the fundamentals of the functioning of machines
• Excellent understanding of Electrical, mechanical and/or hydraulic and pneumatic systems related to screw compressors, generators and diesel lighting plants in troubleshooting, repair, deductive reasoning and schematics
• Ability to achieve general maintenance essentials for all machines

· Good English, written and spoken

· Skilled in coordinating deliverables

· Trustworthy

· Candidate must be very organized and able to prioritize tasks

· Ability to perform duties and deliberate speed and accuracy without immediate and constant supervision

· Candidate must be friendly, personable and able to build harmonious working relationships with clients, co-workers and general public

· Ability to exercise good judgment in recognizing scope of authority and protecting confidential information