mechanical charge hand - Pietermaritzburg, South Africa - Bridge Personnel Concepts

Description

Summary of Duties:
Supervise and manage the safe and efficient operation of the boiler house, compressors, river pumps and services staff. Ensure all services equipment is maintained to an optimal standard.


2: Main Duties:
This is a more detailed definition of the Summery of Duties. Whenever possible, define WHAT, HOW and FOR WHAT PURPOSE.
Also use words related to Management Duties such as: initiates, delegates, directs, supervises, controls, plans and checks.

Ensure planned maintenance schedules are carried out as instructed, and where necessary assistance given to the artisan or artisans responsible for carrying out the tasks.

Manage the Boiler Attendants and Boiler Fireman in their duties in the running of the boiler house.
Carry out respective plant checks to ensure artisans are complying with schedules as instructed.
Attend to breakdowns and carry out necessary repairs in the shortest possible time.
Manage the services and repairs to all mechanical equipment in the services department.
Accurately record all work done on job cards or on planned maintenance schedules.

Report all serious defects and/or defects which could not be repaired, to the Section Foreman or the Engineering Manager.

Carry out safety inspections on equipment and plant as instructed.
Undertake installation and modification of equipment and plant as instructed.
Undertake any reasonable request of the Section Foreman or Engineering Manager.
Standby cover.
Overtime when necessary.

3: Description of Auxiliary Activities:
List the activities that are required by the Incumbent but are not necessarily part of the job requirements
Code 8 drivers license
Forklift license
Recognized boiler training
Skid steer license

4.6 Which job instructions, guidelines and rules are to be considered in the execution of your duties?
Effective delivery and compliance with instruction.
Adherence to safety requirements and procedures.
Ensure production is maintained as best as possible.

4: Job Requirements

4.1 Education
Minimum N2 in a mechanical field
Recognized trade test in Fitting/Fitting & Turning
4.2 Experience
5 years fitting experience in heavy machinery. Coal fired boilers, 500Cfm to 1000Cfm compressors, Centrifugal and piston type water pumps.
Preferred experience in a charge hand or foreman position
4.3 Knowledge and Skills
Thorough knowledge and understanding of mechanical equipment used in the industry
Thorough knowledge and understanding of mechanical drives, gearboxes, hydraulics, pneumatics, water and steam reticulation
To be able to work under pressure with breakdowns
To be practically inclined and can work with hands and tools
Ability to read and understand mechanical drawings
Ability to work accurately, neatly, and efficiently
Ability to carry out fabrication work, (Welding, grinding, and cutting)
Good communication skills with management and fellow employees
Proficiency in MS Office
4.4 Languages
English
4.5 Work Contacts (internal, external, written, oral)
Engineering Manager
Engineering Foreman

4.7 How does the Superior control the work?
Work carried out is recorded on Job cards and maintenance schedules
All work captured on the Job Card and schedule system is used to grade artisan performance and efficiencies.
5: Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) - Duties & Responsibilities
Refer to Engineering safe working procedures
Work in compliance with the OHS Act No. 85 of 1993