Job Description
POSITION
HANDYMAN - MECHANICAL
LOCATION
HERCULES
REPORTS TO
MECHANICAL FOREMAN
To assist qualified Fitter or Boilermaker artisans in response to planned and un-planned work in order to ensure maximum plant availability.
Minimum Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS
- Matric/Grade 12
- Relevant qualification from an Accredited Service Provider on NQF level 2 (Machine Handyman’s course)
- Valid driver’s license
EXPERIENCE
- Experience in related engineering field
- Computer skills (On key and other system Skills)
REQUIRED OTHER/BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
- Strong inclination to root cause identification and problem solving
- Pro-active, self-disciplined and solution driven
- Ability to adapt to harsh working environments
- Not afraid of heights
KNOWLEDGE
- Machinery Manufacturing
- Cement industry
- Maintaining and operating oxy-acetylene equipment
- Using arc welding equipment
- Maintaining and repairing an Air slide
- Maintaining and repairing Conveyor Belts
- Maintaining and repairing an Elevator
- Maintaining and repairing a Screw Conveyor
- Maintaining and repairing a Dust Collector
- Maintaining and repairing a Ducting and Dampers
- Maintaining and repairing Vibrating Screens
- Maintaining and repairing a Sampler
Duties and Responsibilities
Execution of Maintenance
- Conduct and assist with Mechanical/Electrical work which supports maintenance, diagnostics, repairs and installations of electrical equipment as per planned and un-planned workorders.
- Perform planned and un-planned maintenance activities in a timeous and cost effective manner to the correct standard.
- Provide feedback to the Technician/Electrician/Foreman on the execution of work for Continuous Improvement and for the enhancement of future planning.
- Maintain housekeeping standards.
Operational Control
- Ensure that Operational Best Practices (OBP) is adhered to.
- Complete intangible and tangible time booking accurately.
- Complete daily checklists for tools and areas of responsibility.
Communication and Reporting
- Participate meaningfully in the departmental INVOCOMs.
- Achieve engineering Key Performance Indicators.
- Provide input into interdepartmental INVOCOms.
- Report factors, incidents and accidents that pose a business risk.
- Adhere to SHE, legal, QMS), statutory and regulatory structures and frameworks and promote a culture of compliance.
Governance and Risk Management
- Adhere to SHE, legal, statutory and regulatory requirements.
- Minimise environmental non-conformances.
- Comply with disciplinary rules, regulations and procedures.
Inventory Management
- Minimise working material inventory.
Contractor Management
- Interact professionally with external service providers and contractors as required.
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