DIESEL TECHNICIAN – MOSSEL BAY - - Mossel Bay

Repair and maintenance of Engine driven Electrical and Pneumatic equipment.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS (DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES):

Assess and test the defective machines, and fault find and submit to supervisors of repair needs.
Disassemble machines and take off part for replacement or repair.
Examine or conduct tasks or broken machine parts and identify defective parts.
Install, replace, or change machine parts and attachments, according to manufactures and Company specifications.
Reassemble machines after the completion of repair maintenance work.
Replace, fix, or realign machine parts and accessories in line with manufactures and Company specifications.
Understanding and commissioning of PLCs, 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 working environment.
Requisition machine parts, equipment, and other suppliers 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 supervisors requirements.
Record maintenance information.
Function test machines and adjust controls to regulate operations.
Conduct any other reasonable request by management from time to time.

ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS & EXPERIENCE:

Minimum Qualification: Matric.
Tertiary Qualification: Will be advantageous.
Experience: Minimum 5 years.
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.
Ability to adapt to environment.
Ability to exercise good judgment in recognizing scope of authority and protecting confidential information.
Petro SA on-site maintenance experience will be advantageous.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: