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

POSITION
E&I Maintenance Technologist

LOCATION
Durban

SALARY
Negotiable

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