Maintenance Technician: Matrolab Durban

• Maintain and repair all equipment at the Site Laboratories within the assigned region.
• Routinely inspecting electrical and mechanical systems such as wiring, fixtures, and appliances.
• Performs activities/sequences associated with troubleshooting/fault finding and repairing to medium/low voltage reticulation and electrical systems, including mechanical systems
• Inspect the laboratories on route and regularly, conduct routine maintenance, perform repairs.
• Compile and complete equipment register for all laboratories.
• Plan and manage all repair and installation activities.
• Attend to both electrical and mechanical breakdowns.
• Assess breakdowns and apply appropriate fault-finding techniques.
• Maintain and/or repair low level and high-level electrical equipment.
• Ensure adherence to scheduled preventative maintenance.
• Develop and itemize the critical spare list with Maintenance manager.
• Assist with the implementation of the strategy set out for the set-up/commissioning of new or expanded facilities within I&E’s assigned region.
• Assist with the development and execution of operating plans, targets/budgets for such operations as per above.
• Assist with the development, maintenance, and implementation of (new) services.
• Assist with carrying out planned technical audits/evaluations of I&E operations, compiling action plans and the execution of action plans to rectify audit findings.
• Perform relevant technical training to new/existing staff at I&E operations where required.
• Assist Operations to prepare for ISO audits by assisting Management and Quality Assurance personnel with the maintenance related accreditation process and support.
• Ensuring compliance to local and group standards of H&S for I&E operations by assisting during technical audits.
• Adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system.
• Perform any other reasonable tasks as assigned by direct manager.
• Accountable for time keeping and material recorded on job request document.
• Be available for call outs and standby- duties.
• Keep stock of all items utilized and ensure accurate documentation submitted in time for invoicing.
• Assist with equipment transportation as and when requested.
• Ensure to complete and submit travel management plans as and when required.

• Cease the use of any equipment that may be deemed to constitute a safety hazard or entry to hazardous environments without the necessary knowledge and protection, and take action to address the hazard.
• Cease to carry on with work that may affect the quality (integrity) of services and take action to address the issue.
• Initiate a formal improvement request when a deviation of the system occurs, possible improvements are identified or when nonconformity is identified.

• Grade 12, N6, Diploma

• Trade Tested Artisan
• PLC recommended
• Additional experience and qualifications above the minimum requirements will be to the applicant’s advantage
• Valid driver’s License
• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience

• Good understanding of the technical features of plumbing, carpentry, mechanical and electrical, instrumentation and PLC systems.
• Strong knowledge of the facilities’ machines and equipment.
• General hand tools and basic equipment use.
• Knowledge and experience in Civil Engineering Equipment for example, MOD Compactors, etc.(advantage)
• Knowledge and experience in electrical – advanced electrical installations and circuits.
• Knowledge and experience in mechanical equipment.
• Knowledge and experience in plumbing and water pressure valves.
• Excellent organizational and leadership abilities.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Good communication skills.

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