Service Technician - Gqeberha
Service Technician - Gqeberha
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Why come and work at Konecranes What makes us special
Here at Konecranes we pride ourselves on having a broad portfolio of customers who operate across a wide range of industries; these include Container Handling Automotive Aerospace Construction Rail Ports Power Waste to Energy Mining and General Manufacturing to name but a few.
Our reach is impressive we are truly global company with 16000 employees at 600 locations in 50 countries. For over 80 years we have been dedicated to improving the efficiency and performance of businesses in all types of industries.
When you join Konecranes you immediately notice a strong sense of commitment camaraderie and lots of opportunities to grow professionally within our organisation as we believe that sustainable growth is a result of a strong responsible performance.
The business area of Industrial Service focuses and offers service solutions and maintenance for all crane brands for port equipment and machine tools; this includes the repair maintenance and service of our customers lifting equipment service inspection contracts refurbishment and modernisation projects installation testing and certification of overhead cranes and hoists. We are the original service provider for both Konecranes and Demag equipment.
Right now we are recruiting a Service Technician to join our team based in Gqeberha on a full time permanent basis. Working in our Industrial Service business division this role will be responsible to execute and support the inspections repairs modernizations and installation on cranes and related components and equipment; except for those requiring compliance inspection by an accredited person.
As our Service Technician key roles and responsibilities will include:
Carry out fault finding to ensure that cranes are thoroughly assessed in accordance with stipulated procedures isolate the problem and take or recommend action to minimise downtime.
Perform thorough inspections breakdowns and repairs in a timely manner and in accordance with the service contracts or other requirements
Ensure that faults and problems requiring repairs are accurately identified during the inspection.
Make recommendations on maintenance required and/or modifications to improve the cranes and equipments.
Prepare comprehensive and accurate inspection report in accordance with company report templates ensure that it is signed by customers and other responsible person.
Ensure that work areas are properly assessed and work is performed in accordance with accepted safety procedures.
Gathers customer input on matters ranging from product design operation maintenance warranty performance and safety.
Adhere to safety procedures both on the company and customer premises wherever work is conducted.
Compile and maintain safety files as required as per regulatory compliance and customer requirements
Maintain general housekeeping.
Ensure accurate and timely administration of relevant documentation such as service or inspection reports timesheets and orders.
Communicates information on equipment problems or potential enhancements timeously to the relevant persons.
May provide guidance to assistant service technician on assigned tasks/ongoing responsibilities requiring collaboration.
Qualifications :
Qualification/Education:
Millwright/Electrical Trade
Registered LMI (An advantage)
Valid drivers license
Skills & Knowledge:
3 5 years work experience in similar environment
Read blueprints schematics and understand technical data
Use hand tools and trade type tools
Experience on overhead cranes
Experience on Invertor Drives and PLCs
Must be able to work in confined spaces elevated areas and at heights
Must be able to travel locally and outside SA for operational requirements
Proficiency with MS Office applications e.g. Outlook Word Excel PowerPoint
Thinks in terms of profit and loss
Anticipates and responds to the needs of customers
Takes responsibility and drives performance
Makes timely well informed effective decisions
Builds respect and cooperation and manages conflicts constructively
Models effective twoway communication including feedback
Strives for continuous learning and selfdevelopment Good team spirit
Energetic and a selfstarter
Must be able to work Overtime. Including weekends
It is preferable that the person resides in and around Gqeberha otherwise willing to relocate.
Additional Information :
For your valuable contribution to Konecranes we offer a competitive remuneration package including medical aid pension and life assurance much more.
Konecranes moves what matters. We are a global leader in material handling solutions serving a broad range of customers across multiple industries. We consistently set the industry benchmark from everyday improvements to the breakthroughs at moments that matter most because we know we can always find a safer more productive and sustainable way. Thats why with 16 000 professionals in over 50 countries we are trusted every day to lift handle and move what the world needs.
Konecranes is committed to ensuring that all employees and job applicants are treated fairly in an environment which is free from any form of discrimination.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
