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    lifting machinery inspector - Port Elizabeth, South Africa - Oxyon People Solutions

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    Oxyon People Solutions Port Elizabeth, South Africa

    Found in: Talent ZA C2 - 3 days ago

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    JOB SPECIFICATION: REGISTERED LIFTING MACHINERY INSPECTOR

    DEPARTMENT: Operations Department

    LOCATION: Gqeberha

    JOB SUMMARY: Primarily conduct Statutory Inspections across Wind Farms in SA according to manufactures specification. Conduct basic maintenance, repairs and snagging on turbine components, in accordance with Client requirements and manage the teams accordingly during projects.

    REQUIREMENTS:

    • Must be registered Lifting Machinery Inspector with Engineering Council (ECSA) with the following scopes: Lifting Tackle, Chain Block & Lever Hoists
    • Valid driver's License Code 08 to drive from site to site
    • Pre-employment Medically Fit Certificate for working at heights and confined spaces
    • Must be comfortable with heights and be able to lift heavy equipment
    • Intermediate level in MS Office
    • Trade Tested in mechanical/electrical/millwright
    • Required to travel and work away from home
    • Sound knowledge of the Occupational Health & Safety Act, Construction Regulations

    ATTRIBUTES:

    • Sober habits
    • Trustworthy
    • Reliable
    • Self-Motivated
    • Structured & organized
    • Disciplined

    SKILLS & ABILITIES:

    • Ability to work independently and be self- driven
    • Ability to work with hand tools, materials and techniques relevant to the construction trade and conduct physical labour
    • Excellent in Oral & Written communication skills
    • Ability to identify and resolve potential risks in a project environment, in a processed manner consistent with company policies
    • Good organizational skills, attentive to details and task orientated outcomes. Able to take a collaborative approach to tasks
    • Ability to multi-task and perform tasks timeously and with a high degree of accuracy
    • Has leadership skills, able to motivate teams and subordinates to work during tough conditions, including conflict resolution skills
    • Ability to work well under pressure
    • Ability to identify potential project risks and apply problem-solving methodologies by thinking outside the box to find solutions to within the work environment

    ADVANTAGES:

    • Experience in supervising teams
    • 1-2 years working experience in the Renewable Energy sector as an LMI
    • Additional scope in Overhead & Gantry Cranes

    DUTIES:

    • Statutory Inspections, maintenance, Inspection, Repairs and Snagging
    • Perform thorough inspection of Lifting Equipment in a timely manner
    • Perform scheduled maintenance on Service Lift components including scope specific repairs
    • Conduct statutory Inspections, maintenance, repairs and snagging according to the client's requirements and within technical scope
    • Perform load testing on mobile cranes and inspection thereof
    • Work with Project Manager in coordinating and planning projects according to customer requirements
    • Assist with purchasing tools, equipment and spare parts for projects
    • Ensure required resources for the project are available
    • Provide technical support to other teams and office staff

    Reports

    • Prepare accurate field inspection report documents in accordance with company report templates
    • Provide updates on the project to the Project Manager and escalate delays and critical issues as prescribed
    • Complete petty cash requests and recons, travel logs and submit to finance within the required time frames with supporting documentation

    Team Management

    • Complete time sheets for all team members, obtain the required client approvals and submit to finance within the required time frames
    • Ensure that the team complies to Client rules and regulations
    • Assist with performance reviews of team members
    • Monitor team's quality of works and report any variances
    • Updated with the latest Engineering developments and Regulations for Lifting Machinery within the LMI scope
    • Update Engineering profile and CPD points annually
    • Control the resource cost of any assigned project as per project budget

    Health & Safety & Environmental

    • Obey to the Health and safety, and environmental rules and policies and procedures of the both the company and the client
    • Report unsafe or unhealth to conditions to immediate Supervisor
    • Report any incident/accidents to SHEQ officer within the required timeframes
    • Responsible to inspect PPE and report defects immediately to Line Manager and/ SHEQ officer

    Health & Safety appointment as 8.1

    • Attend morning meetings with client, prepare work permits and conduct daily toolbox talks/safe alerts with teams and ensure that is signed off by team members and place on the Safety file
    • Ensure all PPE requirements are met before commencing work
    • Maintain Health and Safety File- Includes Registers/ checklist, appointments are signed
    • Ensure RAMS are communicated with team members and signed before commencing the project
    • Report any fault findings regarding Health and Safety
    • Conduct on-site HIRA of projects and communicate to SHEQ officer
    • Ensure fault findings on Internal and External audits are rectified before next audits
    • Participate in Health and Safety Audits both internal and external
    • Assist with drafting of Method Statements with the SHEQ Officer
    • Assist with Health and Safety complains and escalate queries to the Head of SHE and SHEQ Officer- this will include problems with PPE, safety equipment and materials
    • Ensure that site works conducted complies with the Health and Safety legislation (OHSA 85 of 1993 & Regulations) and other legal requirements

    Report all incidents/ accidents/ near misses and damage to property and Assist the Head of Site SHEQ with the investigation report and assist with drawing up preventative actions