Our national client is looking to employ an experienced Electrical Maintenance Technologist to join their highly successful manufacturing concern in Durban.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Organise manpower in the workshop
Liaise with the plant engineering team on manpower requirements (planning/administration)
Attend engineering, production and safety meetings
Provide technical support to engineering and production staff
Direct and lead technicians and artisans where necessary
Ensure work-shop personnel are adequately trained and equipped for plant requirements
Evaluate staff and maintain discipline in accordance with company rules
Maintain safety and housekeeping standards SHE requirements.
Ensure that standards are maintained (Engineering, Safety) and are following OSHACT and ISO 9002 requirements
Carry out Standby duties
Plant modifications upgrading and problem-solving (Projects to Certification)
Ensure all requested upgrades/modifications on DCS are implemented
Maintain spare part availability in workshop and production areas. Liaise with procurement to ensure timeous availability of spares and equipment qualified in relevant field
Have experience, skill and ability to fault find on electrical systems.
Have above-average knowledge of engineering practice and standards.
Able to work with little or no supervision and make sound decisions in urgent breakdown situations.
Have a high level of teamwork and good communication skills

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

ND Electrical Engineering, B-Tech will be preferred
3 – 5 years experience in an Industrial Maintenance Environment
Have experience, skill and ability to conduct fault finding on electrical circuits.
Have above-average knowledge of engineering practice and standards.
Have a high level of teamwork and good communication skills