Mechanical Service Technician
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- Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Technical / Mechanical Functions
- Attend to Routine and Emergency Mechanical and Technical Breakdowns, Services and Repairs on Client sites
- Read blueprints and drawings to understand or plan the layout of plumbing / water treatment water supply systems
- Do trouble shooting on site - Inspect all equipment and control components of the water treatment plant to ensure all equipment is fully functional and ensure a work order process is followed to get the equipment repaired
- Install, repair and maintain water supply / treatment systems and components, including but not limited to Bleed systems on Cooling Towers, Boiler blow down systems, RO Systems, Industrial Water Filtration Systems, Dosing stations, Softener plants, demineralisation plants
- Take measurements of water quality and make adjustments to the chemicals used to make water potable and safe (ad hoc when required to check repairs)
- Perform CIP functions on RO plants
- Attend to industrial filter media changes
- Perform single phase pump installations
- Keep dosing stations, softener plants and related water process equipment of the Client in good order,
- Cut, assemble, fit and install pipes, fittings, values, tubes with attention to existing infrastructure.
- Ensure all tools and equipment are kept in good working order, and where necessary well protected against rust/water damage.
- Manage and Execute tasks set out for client projects within prescribed deadlines
- Follow and adhere to any Site SOPs implemented.
- Perform repairs and services in a professional and workmanlike manner, with good quality.
- Administration, Communication & Reporting
- Complete job Cards, Work Orders and Site Attendance Reports and Documents and ensure such documents are signed by the Client (where required) and submitted to the applicable departments.
- Ensure site hours are correctly indicated to allow for hours on site tracking.
- Submit Client reports where required.
- Take responsibility for client requirements in your area through feedback to your divisional manager and by escalating queries where required to the Senior Representative or Management
- Communicate professionally and respectfully with Clients
- Health & Safety and Equipment
- Comply with Company and Client (Site) health and safety rules and requirements
- Use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required
- Manage and update health and safety site files where required
- Execute tasks in a safe and careful manner
- Check all tools and testing equipment regularly to ensure safe and good working order report any issues
- Develop, implement and maintain personalised signage on clients premises.
- Ensure all chemicals used on site or part of installation have the required safety data sheets.
- Client Interaction, Sales & Site Attendance
- Develop sales opportunities on site, by keeping eyes open to opportunities.
- Always focus on customer service and satisfaction.
- Maintain the companys image, by being professional at all times
- Present in a neat and professional manner with Company Branded Clothing and PPE
- Mechanical Skills / Knowledge
- Basic Electrical knowledge
- Technical Skills - Ability to work with hand tools; Ability to work with piping, fittings and pumps
- Highest standard of neatness and quality of work (e.g. pipe layouts)
- Troubleshooting & Fault-finding techniques to diagnose and repair installed water systems
- Ability to lift, pull and manage equipment and/or chemical products (e.g., 25 kg 35 kg)
- Analytical Thinking
- Planning & Organising
- Deadline Orientated
- Problem-solving
- Reading of Systematics
- Technical aptitude
- Verbal & Written Communication
- Practical Technical / Engineering qualification (Trade Certificate / Diploma) essential.
- 2 years experience in Water System installations / Water Treatment Industry will be advantageous.
- Digital Reporting and emailing clients professionally e.g: Word and Excel skill essential.
- Technical minded.
- Drivers licence 08 essential.
- Forklift licence advantages.
- Electrical understanding not required but will be advantageous.
- Good safety awareness.