• Matric.
• Minimum N2 in a mechanical field.
• Recognised trade test in Fitting/Fitting & Turning.
• Coal-fired boiler experience(non-negotiable).
• John Thompson qualification (Advantageous).
• Experience working with drives,gearboxes etc.
• Minimum of 3 years as a Mechanical Chargehand/Foreman.

Duties and responsibilities:

• 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.
• 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.

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