Plant Maintenance Technician

Plant Maintenance Technician

We are a battery manufacturer based in Vereeniging and require the services of an experienced maintenance technician that can develop and implement a high-quality maintenance system to monitor and improve our quality management processes to ensure improve plant and machine performance/availability.ResponsibilitiesDesign and develop a high – quality maintenance system to improve plant and machine performance.Develop planned, scheduled, preventative maintenance schedules for mechanical, electrical and instrumentation (PLC).Formulation of Non-Conformance Reports (NCR's).Collaborate with relevant departments to ensure improved availability of plant and machinery production times.The desired maintenance system must be able to utilise world class fault-finding techniques, conduct failure root cause analysis and enable teams to perform regular plant/machine inspections.Involved in the root cause analysis of challenges using 5 Why approach.Design and implement an effective preventative maintenance schedule that is aligned with our internal production operations using our internal ERP system. Maintenance schedule must fit in with our production off time schedules and our shutdown period.Identify inefficiencies in our current maintenance operations.Creating and maintaining equipment bill of materials (BOM's) based on Maintenance programmes.Data analysis – analysing equipment downtime per area and equipment.Ensure a comprehensive skill transfer and handover process when project is completed.Desired Experience & QualificationFitter and Turner or Mechanical Fitter Trade Test, a Diploma, Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or a suitable equivalent.Advanced Hydraulics and Pneumatics, Basic Condition Monitoring for Specialist Mechanical Artisans.At least 5 years in a manufacturing environment gaining relevant experience in the maintenance environment.Troubleshooting experience on high-speed production machinery.In-depth knowledge in the use of problem-solving methods.Full knowledge of Planned Maintenance processes and execution thereof.Safety conscious with a good understanding of all SHEQ principles.Very good knowledge of ISO 9001 and ISO 14000.A strong understanding of electrical systems.Knowledge and understanding of 11kV reticulation.Excellent planning capabilities.The ability to read and interpret drawings.Understanding of the interface between electrical,





Instrumentation and mechanical teams.To drive a relationship between the maintenance team and the production teams where applicable.Established proficiency in maintenance plan development.Be self-managed and driven with plenty of initiative and a strong sense of responsibility.Be meticulous about detail and have a strong sense of ownership of duties and objectives.Enjoy mentoring and training technical staff.Possess strong communication skills.Very strong personality must be able to stand your ground in confrontational situations.Able to handle conflict situations and establish a positive outcome.Investment Graduate Trainee Finance Sandton, Gauteng, South Africa, Office 01, Suite 11 1st floor Daisy Street, Sandown,





2196 Investment analyst and assistant portfolio manager Finance Sandton, Gauteng, South Africa, Office 01, Suite 11 1st floor Daisy Street, Sandown, 2196
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