eThekwini: Field Service Technician – Maritime Cranes, Port Equipment posted by Unique Personnel Ltd

About the Role

The Field Service Technician – Maritime Cranes role at Unique Personnel Ltd involves providing comprehensive support to customers regarding their company’s machines and equipment. This position requires a strong technical background in electrical, electronic, hydraulic, and mechanical theory, as well as excellent problem-solving skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Apply electrical, electronic, hydraulic and mechanical theory and related knowledge to test and modify operational electrical machinery and electrically controlled, electronically controlled equipment and circuitry, hydraulic circuits and components, mechanical equipment.
• Diagnose, adjust, repair or overhaul port equipment such as Harbour Mobile Cranes, Reach Stackers, Offshore- and Ship Cranes
• Complete assigned paperwork as to procedures, including time sheet, work report, expense report in the latest available version
• Cares and maintains company tools, machines and equipment
• Provision of on-site support for planned and emergency repairs
• Operate machine for test, inspection, diagnoses and trouble shoot
• Sets the positive example in punctuality and professional demeanour by respectful communication with all levels of staff
• Test mechanical products and equipment after repair or modification to ensure proper performance and compliance with manufacturers specifications
• Repair and replace damaged or worn parts with Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) spares and OEM repaired parts
• Dismantle and reassemble heavy equipment using hoists and hand tools
• Clean, lubricate and perform other routine maintenance work on company machines
• Examine parts for damage or excessive wear using relevant measuring devices
• Read, understand, and interpret operating manuals, parts manuals, blueprints and technical drawings
• Overhaul and test machines or equipment to ensure operating efficiency and safe integrity of the machine
• Inspect and verify dimensions and clearances of parts to ensure conformance to factory specifications
• Oversees the maintenance of quality standards through visual and mechanical inspection methods
• Promotes a safe work environment by following on site safety rules and ensuring the group and self-follow established safety procedures
• Oversees the handling and disposing of hazardous wastes, such as toner, oil, antifreeze, transmission fluid, auto parts cleaner, and similar material
• Successfully complete factory authorized training
• Demonstrate working knowledge of company Service Software (i.e. Sculi and Crane Management software)
• Prepare for jobs by checking parts and documentation for accuracy and completeness and any possible required online safety courses (i.e. customer specific safety induction, MIST (Minimum Industry Safety Training))
• Complete jobs independently with as little assistance from others as possible
• Assist customers with troubleshooting, part and machine related questions when needed
• Attends training sessions as required
• Maintains a minimum set of tools and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required for job performance
• Cares and maintains company tools, machines and equipment
• Maintains a positive attitude and role model for the other employees to follow
• Maintains company service literature, and maintains a high awareness of technical changes
• Assumes the lead person position
• Trains and/or mentors others in department
• Refuses to carry out unsafe tasks in conflict with company procedures or technical rules
• Follows the company Field Service policy and the company code of conduct

Requirements

• Minimum of 3-5 years of Field Service, auto electrical experience on Maritime Cranes
• Minimum 3-4 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Qualifications

• Formal education/certifications not specified in original job description.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary information not mentioned in the original job description.