POSITION

E&I Maintenance Technologist

LOCATION

Durban

SALARY

Negotiable

SUMMARY

Our national client is looking to employ an experienced E&I 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

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

National Diploma in Electrical Engineering (Process Instrumentation (T3/T4) or Bachelor of Technology will be advantageous
5 years’ experience in instrumentation and electrical field in a production environment is required
Excellent fault finding abilities
Above average knowledge of engineering practices 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