123 Critical Facilities jobs in South Africa
Skilled Critical Facilities Maintenance Technician

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Join a company that is pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We are renowned for our technical excellence and leading innovations, and for making a difference to our clients and society. Our workplace embraces diversity and inclusion - it's a place where you can grow, belong and thrive.
**Your day at NTT DATA**
The Skilled Critical Facilities Maintenance Technician has a substantial understanding of their role and applies their knowledge and skill to carry out their responsibilities relating to the operational integrity and regulatory compliance of the data center electrical, mechanical, and fire life safety systems.
This role maintains and follows the processes that maximize customer uptime in the most cost-effective way. This role also ensures that data center problems are identified and repaired quickly, that contractors deliver quality services, and that internal customer demands are met.
The Skilled Critical Facilities Maintenance Technician acts as an informal team leader, fostering a collaborative and innovative team culture focused on achieving operational excellence.
**Key responsibilities:**
+ Develops creative approaches to keeping operational costs to a minimum, improves efficiency, and implements new strategies. Systems of responsibility include -
+ Mechanical responsibilities include chilled water systems and components, HVAC systems such as roof top units, CRAC/CRAH units, and humidification systems.
+ Electrical responsibilities include electrical/critical power distribution from the Utility/Generator main switchgear through the UPS systems out to the customer load.
+ Fire Life Safety responsibilities includes wet sprinkler systems and pre-action sprinkler systems as well as their associated detection devices.
+ Tests performance of electromechanical assemblies and electronic voltmeters.
+ Reads blueprints, schematics, diagrams, or technical order to determine methods and sequences of processes.
+ Inspects parts for surface defects.
+ Installs electrical or electronic parts and hardware in housings or assemblies, using hand tools.
+ Aligns, fits or assembles component parts, using hand or power tools.
+ Operates, monitors, maintains, and responds to abnormal conditions in facilities systems. Areas include - Mechanical, Electrical, Fire Life Safety, and Building Monitoring and Control.
+ Analyses systems to ensure best practices for both internal and external customers.
+ Provides feedback to relevant teams on the effectiveness of existing standards and processes.
+ Works with contractors and consultants to review quality assurance for all system expansions, corrections, and upgrades.
+ Works with relevant teams to track and complete an aggressive preventive and predictive maintenance program.
+ Ensures data center operates at maximum operational efficiency, including analyzing existing operating conditions, recommending new technologies and improving overall efficiency, and cost reduction.
+ Manages systems to avoid unplanned customer-impacting events.
+ Works with relevant teams to determine maintenance requirements for mechanical, electrical, and fire life safety systems.
+ Performs other duties as assigned.
**Knowledge, Skills and Attributes:**
+ Understanding of the mechanical, electrical, and fire life safety systems used in a data center environment including, but not limited to the following - electrical distribution and layout, Transformers, PLC's, Generators, Switchgear, UPS systems, STS', ATS' PDU's, Chilled Water Systems, CRAC/CRAH's, Pre-Action Sprinkler Systems.
+ Knowledge of NEC, NFPA 70E, NFPA 72, NFPA 25, and compliance issues as well as building codes in regard to fire life safety.
+ Current knowledge in industrial safety best practices (i.e. lockout/tag out, arc flash protection, OSHA and state regulations).
+ Familiarity with data trending / tracking and analysis and the ability to utilize a PC based integrated critical monitoring systems.
+ Ability to process Hands and Eye requests as required i.e., Tape Rotation, Rack and Stack of equipment, inventory hardware, power cycle devices, patch cable install/removal.
+ Demonstrated hands-on experience installing, maintaining, and/or troubleshooting large commercial and industrial systems including -
+ Chilled Water Systems
+ Large Centrifugal Chillers
+ Cooling Towers
+ Heat Exchangers
+ Water Treatment Systems
+ VFD's and Pumps
+ HVAC equipment
+ CRAC/CRAH's
+ Humidification Systems
+ Water heaters
+ Water/Air filters
+ BMS and PLC Controls
+ Emergency Standby Diesel Generator Systems
+ Fuel/Oil systems
+ 480/277 and 208/120 electrical generation and distribution
+ Static UPS Systems
+ Double Interlock Pre-Action Systems
+ Proficient with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project).
+ Ability to communicate effectively with customers and internal staff and effectively work in team environment
+ Ability to coordinate, supervise, and communicate with contractors who perform maintenance or upgrade work on these systems.
+ Ability to learn quickly and address issues as they arise during normal working hours or after hours.
+ Ability to logically analyze and solve problems.
+ Ability to operate Hand and Machine Tools (hammer, drill, saw, etc.).
+ Ability to operate electrical tools such as a multi-meter or infrared camera.
+ Possess critical thinking and complex problem-solving skills
**Academic qualifications and certifications:**
+ HVAC qualification.
+ Mobile Elevated Platform Operator certification (Advantageous).
+ Equivalent work-related experience required.
+ CPR/First Aid and NFPA70E Certification (can be gained during course of employment).
**Required experience:**
+ Solid demonstrated experience in a similar role gained within a data center facilities environment
+ Solid demonstrated experience in a mechanical/electrical position within critical facilities (preferably a data center, hospital, semi-conductor, or power plant)
+ Relevant demonstrated experience as a critical facilities maintenance team leader
+ Solid demonstrated hands-on experience installing, maintaining, and/or troubleshooting large commercial and industrial systems including -
+ Chilled Water Systems
+ Large Centrifugal Chillers
+ Cooling Towers
+ Heat Exchangers
+ Water Treatment Systems
+ VFD's and Pumps
+ HVAC equipment
+ CRAC/CRAH's
+ Humidification Systems
+ Water heaters
+ Water/Air filters
+ BMS and PLC Controls
+ Emergency Standby Diesel Generator Systems
+ Fuel/Oil systems,
+ 480/277 and 208/120 electrical generation and distribution
+ Static UPS Systems
+ Double Interlock Pre-Action Systems
**Workplace type** **:**
On-site Working
**About NTT DATA**
NTT DATA is a $30+ billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long-term success. We invest over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure, and connectivity. We are also one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group and headquartered in Tokyo.
**Equal Opportunity Employer**
NTT DATA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with a global culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to providing an environment free of unfair discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate based on age, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, disability, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected category. Join our growing global team and accelerate your career with us. Apply today.
Lead Critical Facilities Engineer
Posted 14 days ago
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Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world’s well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands.
About Vantage Data Centers
Vantage is committed to being a workplace of inclusion, equity, respect and acceptance. We celebrate diversity and intentionally seek out opportunities to learn from one another’s experience.
Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world’s well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands.
Job Summary:
We are seeking a proactive and motivated Lead Critical Facilities Engineer to join our team.
As a Lead Critical Facilities Engineer, you will be the custodian of engineering assets on site.
This role will focus on advancing new concepts and techniques while consistently working on complex assignments that demand independent action.
You will be carrying out timeous and quality planned, preventative and emergency maintenance on all specified equipment to give effect to the business maintenance strategy and client service standards.
The ideal candidate will possess practical knowledge of working on air breakers, UPS, Chillers, Generators and PLCs and will have 5yrs relevant experience in the Data Centre (Maintenance) field
Key Responsibilities:
Ensure that all assets receive the necessary life cycle and enhancement services.
Ensure that assets are controlled, operated and to the necessary operational specifications.
Ensure that all engineering services are always efficiently, effectively maintained, and controlled according to the Client’s specifications as stated in the applicable agreements.
Ensure optimal operation of Data Centre infrastructure services by implementing maintenance and operational standards to comply with the service standards specified.
Manage and implement innovation and other initiatives to improve availability, reliability, and asset life cycle.
Ensures high reliability and availability of the data centre and related equipment
Conducts highly skilled preventative and corrective maintenance on-site for critical facility systems.
Performs/Oversee advanced maintenance repairs, corrective maintenance, and complex installations.
Resolves advanced incidents and develops new procedures and techniques to assist the team.
Monitors the Building Monitoring System (BMS) and addresses alarms for complex assignments requiring independent action and a high degree of initiative.
Provides recommendations for new procedures to the management team.
Leads and coordinates critical facility operations.
Implements energy efficiency measures and identifies areas of improvement.
Qualifications:
Education: ND Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or N6 in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering with Trade Test
Experience: 5yrs relevant experience in the Data Centre (Maintenance) field
Certification: Professional Technician (ECSA) (added advantage); Wireman’s License (added advantage)
Knowledge: Practical knowledge of working on air breakers, UPS, Chillers, Generators and PLCs
Skills: Excellent teamwork and communication skills. Ability to work proactively in a fast-paced environment.
We operate with No Ego and No Arrogance. We work to build each other up and support one another, appreciating each other’s strengths and respecting each other’s weaknesses. We find joy in our work and each other, actively seeking opportunities to inject fun into what we do. Our hard and efficient work is rewarded with an above market total compensation package. We offer a comprehensive suite of health and welfare, retirement, and paid leave benefits exceeding local expectations.
Throughout the year, the advantage of being part of the Vantage team is evident with an array of benefits, recognition, training and development, and the knowledge that your contribution adds value to the company and our community.
Don't meet all the requirements? Please still apply if you think you are the right person for the position. We are always keen to speak to people who connect with our mission and values.
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About the companyVantage Data Centers provides innovative, scalable wholesale data center campuses to hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises across North America and Europe.
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Maintenance Technician
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- Maintain and service air compressors, nitrogen generators, and carbon dioxide scrubbers.
- Perform electro-mechanical fault finding and repairs.
- Assist with installation projects, including pipework and equipment assembly.
- Liaise with clients on-site and support service-related initiatives.
- Strong interest in mechanical and electrical systems.
- Ability to work independently with a practical, hands-on approach.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills with a focus on customer service.
- Willingness to travel locally and manage tasks under pressure.
- Qualification or training in mechanical or electrical fields; diesel mechanic experience advantageous.
- Organised, self-reliant, and proactive.
- Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
- Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous learning.
Maintenance Technician
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- Machine Setup: Configure machines for the production of various products, including the physical adjustment and replacement of specific machine parts as required.
- Precision Adjustments: Calibrate machine settings to ensure all product specifications are met, including fine-tuning variables such as temperature, volume, and sealing parameters.
- Routine Maintenance: Perform scheduled maintenance in accordance with supplier guidelines, including tasks such as changing bearings and belts, lubrication (oiling and greasing), and replacing seals.
- Spare Parts Management: Identify and order necessary spare parts from approved suppliers using the companys established parts list.
- Basic Fault Diagnosis: Conduct initial troubleshooting in the event of machine breakdowns to determine whether the issue is mechanical, electrical, or electronic, enabling efficient escalation to the appropriate service provider.
- Major machine repairs are handled by external suppliers. The role focuses on machine setup and minor servicing or repairs.
- Some technical experience is required, particularly in a mechanical or technical environment.
Maintenance Technician
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Maintenance Technician
Posted 13 days ago
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- Responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of our machinery and equipment
- Perform preventative and predictive maintenance, repairs, inspections (assessing the functionality of production equipment and operational problems)
- Communicating effectively with the production team, communicate pertinent information to the next shift and maintaining a clean work area
- Perform and complete maintenance work order request
- Give detailed feedback of work orders, spare parts consumed, and time spent on specific work orders in SAP-EAM daily
- Performs daily plant critical checks and records results in Inspection Lots in SAP-EAM
- Fabricate items required during maintenance or set-up of equipment
- Read blueprints, diagrams, and schematic drawings to determine work procedures
- Respond to after hour call-out when required
- Control of spare parts used
- Maintain a clean and orderly work environment (Production plant, equipment and workshop) and corporate directives for the safe performance of the work assignment
- Provides support for a variety of projects by assisting with site preparation, on-site clean up and evaluation
- Tertiary qualification in Mechanical/Electrical/Mechatronics Engineering
- Wiremans license
- Experience using SAP-EAM (advantageous)
- Projects Environment experience (advantageous)
- Trade Test certificate: Millwright
- 5 years experience as a Millwright/Technician maintenance or project environment (preferably in the manufacturing sector)
- Computer literacy with working knowledge on Microsoft packages and SAP is essential
- Own reliable transport and ability to do standby on a roster basis is essential
- PLC programming and SCADA
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Maintenance Technician
Posted 19 days ago
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The Maintenance Technician is responsible for, including but not limited to, preventive maintenance, breakdown maintenance, planned maintenance, servicing, refurbishing, installation activities on all mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, instrumentation related equipment and civil maintenance related tasks on buildings/ facilities and sites.
Key veriables
Maintanance
- Implement, maintain and ensure adherence to preventative maintenance program for plant equipment, machinery and other related facilities
- Perform analyses on equipment maintenance needs from a preventative, breakdown, servicing and refurbishment perspective
- Perform root cause analyses on mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, instrumentation, and other equipment/ spares/ consumables related failures
- Order and maintain stock levels on consumables/ spares/ equipment and other parts used in the plant equipment to minimize downtime by ensuring replacement spares/ equipment is available
- Maintain records of plant equipment, lifespan of equipment, services, breakdowns, readings and other equipment related history as input to maintenance systems and stock requirements
- Conduct performance analyses on plant equipment using relevant instruments/ tools/ equipment/ to establish historic maintenance records a input to maintenance systems
- Perform root cause analyses on all breakdowns, equipment failures and update relevant records and put preventative measures in place to prevent from re-occurring
- Maintain, repair, refurbish and service plant equipment/ spares including but not limited to pumps, motors, cables, compressors, belt press, valves, drive unites, chemical feeders, pneumatic equipment, hydraulic systems, gearboxes, motors, etc.
- Install plant equipment including but not limited to mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic instrumentation, etc.
- Maintain accurate records on preventative/ breakdown/ planned/ unplanned maintenance activities and utilise as input into stock maintenance system
- Adhere to OHSA regulations and requirements with regards to safe work practices/ procedures including but not limited to confined space/ pressure vessels/ switching gears/ working at heights/ isolation of equipment and other regulations as required
- Make recommendations and actively participate in making modifications/ improvement initiatives for equipment to ensure optimum productivity, efficiency and utilisation or equipment
- Install/ change/ fix water/ steam/ air/ hydraulics/ pneumatic pipelines, valves, and other mechanical and electrical equipment
- Compile/ interpret drawings, blueprints, schedules, schematics and diagrams for a variety of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, instrumentation related tasks as and when required
- Perform various riggings/ slinging tasks related to the installation/ removal/ replacement or equipment including but not limited to mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, instrumentation related equipment.
Breakdown Maintenance
- Perform root cause analysis to identify the root causes of breakdowns/ failures and take corrective action to fix equipment/ parts to ensure that equipment is up and running as quickly as possible and put preventative measures in place to eliminate/ mitigate future breakdowns of the same nature
- Develop, implement and maintain a breakdown maintenance tracking/ recording system, analyse data and make recommendations with regards to preventing/ eliminating breakdowns
- Repair/ replace mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, instrumentation, electrical equipment/ equipment parts as per relevant standard operating procedures, safety rules and regulation and equipment/ supplier requirements
- Perform ore-start checks, start-up, set-up, shutdown, isolation, safeguarding, and other procedures relating to the maintenance of machines/ equipment as per relevant standard procedures, practices, policies
- Record breakdowns and problems with the equipment/ machinery/ parts and update relevant maintenance record systems
- Adhere to OHSA regulations and requirements with regards to safe work practices/ procedures including but not limited to confined space/ pressure vessels/ switching gears/ working at heights/ isolation of equipment and other regulations as required
Preventative Maintenance
- Plan and schedule daily assigned work orders/ job cards and prepare relevant materials/ equipment/ tools/ consumables to perform relevant jobs/ tasks
- Assist in the development/ implementation of planned preventative maintenance schedules
- Perform preventative maintenance tasks on equipment including but not limited to mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, instrumentation, electrical, etc. equipment
- Take appropriate actions to prevent equipment breakdowns including but not limited to preventative maintenance on mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, instrumentation, etc. equipment to eliminate/ mitigate/ minimize equipment breakdowns/ failures
- Implement and maintain records relating to inspection and monitoring tasks on mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, instrumentation, etc. equipment to pro-actively identify potential faults/ problems/ issues, etc.
- Perform scheduled/ frequent checks/ inspections/ tests on mechanical, electrical/ pneumatic/ hydraulic/ instrumentation, electrical, etc. equipment to identify potentially/ existing defects
- Identify/ implement equipment/ process for improvement s and cost reduction initiatives to ensure optimal production effectiveness/ cost effectiveness/ efficiencies/ equipment availability and equipment utilisation
- Perform any other tasks related to the furthering of business interests tasks/ activities/duties delegated to you
- Identify/ maintain optimum availability of consumables/ spares/ equipment and communicate to the relevant store person and ensure critical spares and other consumable stock holding is sufficient
- Perform all first line preventative maintenance tasks on the mechanical, electrical. Hydraulic, instrumentation, welding or machining
Planned and maintenance
- Develop, implement and execute planned maintenance activities/ tasks with regards to routine maintenance, servicing and refurbishing of equipment mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, instrumentation, electrical, etc. equipment
- Prioritise planned maintenance activities to ensure minimum disruption to production processes and optimal equipment utilisation and availability
- Compile project plans/ schedules with regards to the servicing/ refurbishments/ planned replacement of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, instrumentation, electrical, etc. equipment
- Develop, implement and maintain a planned maintenance tracking/ recording system, analyse data and make recommendations with regards to frequency of servicing/ planned replacement/ refurbishment of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, instrumentation, electrical, electrical, etc. equipment
- Routine maintenance tasks related to cleaning, inspections, preventative maintenance, planned maintenance schedule and first line maintenance in equipment/ buildings/ facilities
- Assign and ensure completion of planned general maintenance tasks such ass painting, welding, soldering, repairing, lubricating, cleaning, etc. and monitor quality of completion of tasks
- Ensure that planned maintenance activities are budgeted for and planned maintenance activities are conducted with the budgetary constrains and in line with overall maintenance plan
- Monitoring and ensuring compliance to relevant legislation e.g. certificated of compliance, firefighting system, electrical installations, etc.
- Monitoring, maintenance and testing of alarm systems, smoke detectors, firefighting systems, air conditioners, etc.
Management of staff
- Grievances when raised are dealt with effectively within a reasonable time frame
- Maintenance Labor is planned, allocated and applied in such a manner as to minimize the necessity of casual labor, fixed term contract labor and overtime
- Training needs of maintenance assistance are identified and high potential candidates are developed
- Regular communication with maintenance assistance are done regularly to discuss breakdown/ planned/ preventative/ servicing maintenance and adhering to budgets
Installations
- Move mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, instrumentation, electrical, etc. equipment/ machinery as per relevant supplier/ manufacturer requirements, standard operating procedures, practices and policies
- Install mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, instrumentation, electrical, etc. equipment machinery as per relevant supplier/ manufacturer requirements, standard operating procedures, practices and policies
- Reposition mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, instrumentation, electrical, etc. equipment/ machinery as per relevant supplier/ manufacturer requirements, standard operating procedures, practices and policies
Management of staff
- Grievances when raised are dealt with effectively within a reasonable time frame
- Maintenance Labor is planned, allocated and applied in such a manner as to minimize the necessity of casual labor, fixed term contract labor and overtime
- Training needs of maintenance assistance are identified and high potential candidates are developed
- Regular communication with maintenance assistance are done regularly to discuss breakdown/ planned/ preventative/ servicing maintenance and adhering to budgets
Installations
- Move mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, instrumentation, electrical, etc. equipment/ machinery as per relevant supplier/ manufacturer requirements, standard operating procedures, practices and policies
- Install mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, instrumentation, electrical, etc. equipment machinery as per relevant supplier/ manufacturer requirements, standard operating procedures, practices and policies
- Reposition mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, instrumentation, electrical, etc. equipment/ machinery as per relevant supplier/ manufacturer requirements, standard operating procedures, practices and policies
Management of staff
- Grievances when raised are dealt with effectively within a reasonable time frame
- Maintenance Labor is planned, allocated and applied in such a manner as to minimize the necessity of casual labor, fixed term contract labor and overtime
- Training needs of maintenance assistance are identified, and high potential candidates are developed
Training and development
- Training needs of operational and maintenance staff are identified and addressed/ recommendations are made to address these gaps
- Develop theoretical training material/ give input into theoretical training material development and assist/ give input into the standard operating procedures development as and when required
- Train operational staff and maintenance staff correct use and first line maintenance of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, instrumentation, electrical, etc. equipment/ machinery
Finance and equipment
- Monitor/ control financial expenditure to ensure that purchase of equipment/ spares/ labour, etc. are maintained within the approved budget
- Identify/ develop, design, implement initiatives to ensure optimal utilization of financial resources and ensure efficient utilization of equipment/ optimum productivity/ in order to ensure low-cost production/ processing
- Ensure that financial control systems are adhered to, that costs are effectively managed and that financial resources are allocated effectively.
Servicing equipment
- Develop, implement and maintain machinery/ equipment service tracking/ recording system, analyse data and make recommendations with regards to frequency of servicing/ planned replacement. Refurbishment of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, instrumentation, electrical, etc. equipment
- Service mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, instrumentation, electrical, etc. equipment/ machinery as per relevant supplier/ manufacturer requirements, legislative requirements, standard operating procedure, practices and policies
- Service mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, instrumentation, electrical, etc. equipment/ machinery as per relevant servicing schedules/ plans
Occupational health and safety
- Inspect machinery/ plant equipment/ surrounding area, on a daily basis, in order to identify Health and Safety Hazards and take corrective action as per relevant standard operating procedures
- Comply to all Health and Safety regulations, procedures, o=policies, standard operating procedures and other maintenance standard at all times
- Comply to all operational/ maintenance standard operating procedures at all times
- Staff is trained as assessed on relevant standard operating procedures/ safe work procedures on equipment and no the processes
- Ensure that relevant lockout/ safeguarding standard operating procedures/ protocols are followed before commencing maintenance/ servicing repairing or any other related tasks.
Administration
- Develop, implement, maintain and update preventative maintenance administrative system to plan., track, record and execute of all preventative maintenance activities
- Develop, implement, maintain and update first line maintenance administrative system to plan., track, record and execute of all preventative maintenance activities
- Develop, implement, maintain and update planned maintenance administrative system to plan., track, record and execute of all preventative maintenance activities
- Develop, implement, maintain and update breakdown maintenance administrative system to plan., track, record and execute of all preventative maintenance activities
- Develop, implement, maintain and update service maintenance administrative system to plan., track, record and execute of all preventative maintenance activities
- Develop, implement, maintain and update equipment lifespan/ critical spares/ utilisation of spares administrative system to plan, track, record and provide reports on equipment lifespan/ critical spares/ utilisation of spares and other maintenance related aspects
- Develop, implement, maintain and update job cards/ job card administrative system to plan, track, record and execute of all job-related maintenance activities
Key requirements
- Minimum of years experience as a qualified artisan in manufacturing/ production related field
- Minimum trade test certificate as a millwright/ electrical preferably mechanical background as well
- Grade 12/ NQF level #4 or equivalent
- Ability to communicate, both verbally and written, clearly and accurately in English.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to function effectively in a team
Maintenance Technician
Posted 19 days ago
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The Maintenance Technician is responsible for, including but not limited to, preventive maintenance, breakdown maintenance, planned maintenance, servicing, refurbishing, installation activities on all mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, instrumentation related equipment and civil maintenance related tasks on buildings/ facilities and sites.
Key veriables
Maintanance
- Implement, maintain and ensure adherence to preventative maintenance program for plant equipment, machinery and other related facilities
- Perform analyses on equipment maintenance needs from a preventative, breakdown, servicing and refurbishment perspective
- Perform root cause analyses on mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, instrumentation, and other equipment/ spares/ consumables related failures
- Order and maintain stock levels on consumables/ spares/ equipment and other parts used in the plant equipment to minimize downtime by ensuring replacement spares/ equipment is available
- Maintain records of plant equipment, lifespan of equipment, services, breakdowns, readings and other equipment related history as input to maintenance systems and stock requirements
- Conduct performance analyses on plant equipment using relevant instruments/ tools/ equipment/ to establish historic maintenance records a input to maintenance systems
- Perform root cause analyses on all breakdowns, equipment failures and update relevant records and put preventative measures in place to prevent from re-occurring
- Maintain, repair, refurbish and service plant equipment/ spares including but not limited to pumps, motors, cables, compressors, belt press, valves, drive unites, chemical feeders, pneumatic equipment, hydraulic systems, gearboxes, motors, etc.
- Install plant equipment including but not limited to mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic instrumentation, etc.
- Maintain accurate records on preventative/ breakdown/ planned/ unplanned maintenance activities and utilise as input into stock maintenance system
- Adhere to OHSA regulations and requirements with regards to safe work practices/ procedures including but not limited to confined space/ pressure vessels/ switching gears/ working at heights/ isolation of equipment and other regulations as required
- Make recommendations and actively participate in making modifications/ improvement initiatives for equipment to ensure optimum productivity, efficiency and utilisation or equipment
- Install/ change/ fix water/ steam/ air/ hydraulics/ pneumatic pipelines, valves, and other mechanical and electrical equipment
- Compile/ interpret drawings, blueprints, schedules, schematics and diagrams for a variety of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, instrumentation related tasks as and when required
- Perform various riggings/ slinging tasks related to the installation/ removal/ replacement or equipment including but not limited to mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, instrumentation related equipment.
Breakdown Maintenance
- Perform root cause analysis to identify the root causes of breakdowns/ failures and take corrective action to fix equipment/ parts to ensure that equipment is up and running as quickly as possible and put preventative measures in place to eliminate/ mitigate future breakdowns of the same nature
- Develop, implement and maintain a breakdown maintenance tracking/ recording system, analyse data and make recommendations with regards to preventing/ eliminating breakdowns
- Repair/ replace mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, instrumentation, electrical equipment/ equipment parts as per relevant standard operating procedures, safety rules and regulation and equipment/ supplier requirements
- Perform ore-start checks, start-up, set-up, shutdown, isolation, safeguarding, and other procedures relating to the maintenance of machines/ equipment as per relevant standard procedures, practices, policies
- Record breakdowns and problems with the equipment/ machinery/ parts and update relevant maintenance record systems
- Adhere to OHSA regulations and requirements with regards to safe work practices/ procedures including but not limited to confined space/ pressure vessels/ switching gears/ working at heights/ isolation of equipment and other regulations as required
Preventative Maintenance
- Plan and schedule daily assigned work orders/ job cards and prepare relevant materials/ equipment/ tools/ consumables to perform relevant jobs/ tasks
- Assist in the development/ implementation of planned preventative maintenance schedules
- Perform preventative maintenance tasks on equipment including but not limited to mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, instrumentation, electrical, etc. equipment
- Take appropriate actions to prevent equipment breakdowns including but not limited to preventative maintenance on mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, instrumentation, etc. equipment to eliminate/ mitigate/ minimize equipment breakdowns/ failures
- Implement and maintain records relating to inspection and monitoring tasks on mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, instrumentation, etc. equipment to pro-actively identify potential faults/ problems/ issues, etc.
- Perform scheduled/ frequent checks/ inspections/ tests on mechanical, electrical/ pneumatic/ hydraulic/ instrumentation, electrical, etc. equipment to identify potentially/ existing defects
- Identify/ implement equipment/ process for improvement s and cost reduction initiatives to ensure optimal production effectiveness/ cost effectiveness/ efficiencies/ equipment availability and equipment utilisation
- Perform any other tasks related to the furthering of business interests tasks/ activities/duties delegated to you
- Identify/ maintain optimum availability of consumables/ spares/ equipment and communicate to the relevant store person and ensure critical spares and other consumable stock holding is sufficient
- Perform all first line preventative maintenance tasks on the mechanical, electrical. Hydraulic, instrumentation, welding or machining
Planned and maintenance
- Develop, implement and execute planned maintenance activities/ tasks with regards to routine maintenance, servicing and refurbishing of equipment mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, instrumentation, electrical, etc. equipment
- Prioritise planned maintenance activities to ensure minimum disruption to production processes and optimal equipment utilisation and availability
- Compile project plans/ schedules with regards to the servicing/ refurbishments/ planned replacement of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, instrumentation, electrical, etc. equipment
- Develop, implement and maintain a planned maintenance tracking/ recording system, analyse data and make recommendations with regards to frequency of servicing/ planned replacement/ refurbishment of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, instrumentation, electrical, electrical, etc. equipment
- Routine maintenance tasks related to cleaning, inspections, preventative maintenance, planned maintenance schedule and first line maintenance in equipment/ buildings/ facilities
- Assign and ensure completion of planned general maintenance tasks such ass painting, welding, soldering, repairing, lubricating, cleaning, etc. and monitor quality of completion of tasks
- Ensure that planned maintenance activities are budgeted for and planned maintenance activities are conducted with the budgetary constrains and in line with overall maintenance plan
- Monitoring and ensuring compliance to relevant legislation e.g. certificated of compliance, firefighting system, electrical installations, etc.
- Monitoring, maintenance and testing of alarm systems, smoke detectors, firefighting systems, air conditioners, etc.
Management of staff
- Grievances when raised are dealt with effectively within a reasonable time frame
- Maintenance Labor is planned, allocated and applied in such a manner as to minimize the necessity of casual labor, fixed term contract labor and overtime
- Training needs of maintenance assistance are identified and high potential candidates are developed
- Regular communication with maintenance assistance are done regularly to discuss breakdown/ planned/ preventative/ servicing maintenance and adhering to budgets
Installations
- Move mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, instrumentation, electrical, etc. equipment/ machinery as per relevant supplier/ manufacturer requirements, standard operating procedures, practices and policies
- Install mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, instrumentation, electrical, etc. equipment machinery as per relevant supplier/ manufacturer requirements, standard operating procedures, practices and policies
- Reposition mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, instrumentation, electrical, etc. equipment/ machinery as per relevant supplier/ manufacturer requirements, standard operating procedures, practices and policies
Management of staff
- Grievances when raised are dealt with effectively within a reasonable time frame
- Maintenance Labor is planned, allocated and applied in such a manner as to minimize the necessity of casual labor, fixed term contract labor and overtime
- Training needs of maintenance assistance are identified and high potential candidates are developed
- Regular communication with maintenance assistance are done regularly to discuss breakdown/ planned/ preventative/ servicing maintenance and adhering to budgets
Installations
- Move mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, instrumentation, electrical, etc. equipment/ machinery as per relevant supplier/ manufacturer requirements, standard operating procedures, practices and policies
- Install mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, instrumentation, electrical, etc. equipment machinery as per relevant supplier/ manufacturer requirements, standard operating procedures, practices and policies
- Reposition mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, instrumentation, electrical, etc. equipment/ machinery as per relevant supplier/ manufacturer requirements, standard operating procedures, practices and policies
Management of staff
- Grievances when raised are dealt with effectively within a reasonable time frame
- Maintenance Labor is planned, allocated and applied in such a manner as to minimize the necessity of casual labor, fixed term contract labor and overtime
- Training needs of maintenance assistance are identified, and high potential candidates are developed
Training and development
- Training needs of operational and maintenance staff are identified and addressed/ recommendations are made to address these gaps
- Develop theoretical training material/ give input into theoretical training material development and assist/ give input into the standard operating procedures development as and when required
- Train operational staff and maintenance staff correct use and first line maintenance of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, instrumentation, electrical, etc. equipment/ machinery
Finance and equipment
- Monitor/ control financial expenditure to ensure that purchase of equipment/ spares/ labour, etc. are maintained within the approved budget
- Identify/ develop, design, implement initiatives to ensure optimal utilization of financial resources and ensure efficient utilization of equipment/ optimum productivity/ in order to ensure low-cost production/ processing
- Ensure that financial control systems are adhered to, that costs are effectively managed and that financial resources are allocated effectively.
Servicing equipment
- Develop, implement and maintain machinery/ equipment service tracking/ recording system, analyse data and make recommendations with regards to frequency of servicing/ planned replacement. Refurbishment of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, instrumentation, electrical, etc. equipment
- Service mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, instrumentation, electrical, etc. equipment/ machinery as per relevant supplier/ manufacturer requirements, legislative requirements, standard operating procedure, practices and policies
- Service mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, instrumentation, electrical, etc. equipment/ machinery as per relevant servicing schedules/ plans
Occupational health and safety
- Inspect machinery/ plant equipment/ surrounding area, on a daily basis, in order to identify Health and Safety Hazards and take corrective action as per relevant standard operating procedures
- Comply to all Health and Safety regulations, procedures, o=policies, standard operating procedures and other maintenance standard at all times
- Comply to all operational/ maintenance standard operating procedures at all times
- Staff is trained as assessed on relevant standard operating procedures/ safe work procedures on equipment and no the processes
- Ensure that relevant lockout/ safeguarding standard operating procedures/ protocols are followed before commencing maintenance/ servicing repairing or any other related tasks.
Administration
- Develop, implement, maintain and update preventative maintenance administrative system to plan., track, record and execute of all preventative maintenance activities
- Develop, implement, maintain and update first line maintenance administrative system to plan., track, record and execute of all preventative maintenance activities
- Develop, implement, maintain and update planned maintenance administrative system to plan., track, record and execute of all preventative maintenance activities
- Develop, implement, maintain and update breakdown maintenance administrative system to plan., track, record and execute of all preventative maintenance activities
- Develop, implement, maintain and update service maintenance administrative system to plan., track, record and execute of all preventative maintenance activities
- Develop, implement, maintain and update equipment lifespan/ critical spares/ utilisation of spares administrative system to plan, track, record and provide reports on equipment lifespan/ critical spares/ utilisation of spares and other maintenance related aspects
- Develop, implement, maintain and update job cards/ job card administrative system to plan, track, record and execute of all job-related maintenance activities
Key requirements
- Minimum of years experience as a qualified artisan in manufacturing/ production related field
- Minimum trade test certificate as a millwright/ electrical preferably mechanical background as well
- Grade 12/ NQF level #4 or equivalent
- Ability to communicate, both verbally and written, clearly and accurately in English.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to function effectively in a team
Maintenance Technician
Posted 21 days ago
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Job Description
- Must have a minimum of 5 years Technician | Millwright experience in the FMCG Industry
- Grade 12
- Trade Tested: Red Seal Millwright
- Proven experience working on Ammonia | Boilers | Pasteurisers | Pumps
- Experience with PLCs and building electrical boards
- Strong expertise in both Mechanical | Electrical maintenance, including Fault finding | Control panels and Switchgear
- Valid Driver's License and own Transport required
- Contactable references and payslips required
- Basic Salary negotiable based on experience
- Medical Aid and Provident Fund