Millwright 6 month contract

An engineering company based in Cape Town operating in the water & wastewater industry is recruiting a Millwright. This is a 6-month fixed term contract positions with the possibility to extend. The position will be based in the Western Cape Stellenbosch Wemmershoek Pniel.

Applications are welcomed from retired professionals who wish to return to the workforce on a contract basis.

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

The Millwright has the primary responsibility to install maintain repair and troubleshoot the heavy electromechanical machinery used on the water and wastewater treatment facilities.

This role involves working with both electrical and mechanical equipment to ensure the optimal functioning of plants and systems.

CRITICAL EXPERIENCE:

• 10 years repairs & maintenance experience
• Exposure to the water wastewater chemical or mineral processing sector is highly recommended
• Excellent understanding of technical drawings electrical and mechanical installations
• Ability to work independently & lead others
• The ability to work in confined spaces at heights and handle physically demanding tasks in wastewater environments

MINIMUM EDUCATION:

• Trade Tested (Millwright)
• NQF 4 qualification in Mechanical Electromechanical or Electrical Engineering recommended

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES/ PROFESSIONAL EXPERTISE:

• Knowledge Safety Practices and Procedures
• Knowledge of Tools and Materials
• Knowledge of Mechanical and Electrical Equipment
• Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act & Construction Regulations

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES: (SOFT SKILLS)

• Accountability & Dependability: Takes personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work and achieves results with little oversight.
• Adaptability & Flexibility: Adapts to changing business needs conditions and work responsibilities.
• Creative & Innovative Thinking: Develops fresh ideas that provide solutions to all types of workplace challenges.
• Speaking: Conveys ideas and facts orally using language the audience will best understand

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

• Foster Teamwork: Fosters collaboration among team members and among teams.
• Coach and Develop Others: Accurately assesses strengths and development needs

ORGANISATIONAL COMPETENCIES: (CULTURE-FIT)

• Adapt into a culturally diverse work environment.
• Possess honesty integrity passion for the work compassion.

JOB OUTPUTS:

Key Performance Areas:

Operational Maintenance 60%

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on electrical & mechanical equipment.
  Diagnose and repair mechanical hydraulic pneumatic and electrical faults.
  Installations & commissioning
  Ensure minimum production downtime through rapid fault finding and repairs.
• Provide guidance to artisans on site
  Executing routine inspections and creating preventative maintenance schedules
• Customizing welding and machining metal parts brackets and piping to support plant upgrades or replace obsolete components

Health & Safety 30%

• Ensure compliance with all safety regulations
• Complete registers and checklist as specified in clients safety specification or Construction Regulations
• Housekeeping

General 10%

• Reporting to Plant Manager status of work completed
• Compliance with company policy & procedures

Salary:

• Market related