JOB DETAILS:

Job Summary;

The Mechanical Technician is responsible for maintaining high availability and reliability and Overall Equipment Efficiency of the equipment by ensuring that mechanical jobs are carried out safely and within the maintenance SOPs.

Inspect and test mechanical equipment and systems, for defects and wear to ensure compliance with specifications and operational limits. Ensure first level inspection is thoroughly carried out and accurate feedback through Work Order System (SAP).

The scope includes:

a. Health & Safety Compliance.

b. Timely execution of maintenance mechanical programmes through paper work distribution.

c. Maintain proper housing keeping standards.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure Health and safety compliance of all the safety rules in the working area.
• Maintain proper housekeeping standards all the time in the area of operation.
• Ensure operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on engines, motors pneumatic tools, conveyor systems and production machines following diagrams, sketched, operations manuals, manufacturers’ instructions, and engineering specifications, that is, troubleshooting malfunctions.

• Determine changes in dimensional requirements of parts by inspecting used parts; using rules, calipers, micrometers and other measuring instruments.

• Adjust functional parts of devices and control instruments by using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, and straightedges.

• Control downtime by informing production workers of routine preventive maintenance techniques; monitoring compliance.

• Fabricate repairs parts by using machine shop instrumentation and equipment.
• Handling emergencies timely and restore plant operations to maintain operation efficiency.

• Conserve maintenance resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.

• Prepares mechanical maintenance reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing information and trends.

Required Qualifications skills and attributes.

Educational Requirements

• Minimum of a Diploma or equivalent certification with good experience.
• 2-4 years’ experience in a busy process or heavy industry environment.
• Knowledge of PC and CMMS software (Computerized Maintenance Management System)
• English literacy
• Basic mechanical skills.

Technical Competencies

• Ability to troubleshoot, test, repair and service technical equipment.
• Ability to work flexible shifts and to adapt to changing work schedules.
• Familiarity with mobile tools and applications.
• Basic understanding of fabrication and technical drawings.

Profile & Personal Qualities

• Ability to work under minimal supervision, identify and resolve problems in a timelymanner.

• Team-player and good verbal communication skills.
• Be self-driven and able to work with minimum pressure.
• Reliable, tolerant & determined
• Ability to work long hours
• Ability to work in a stressful environment
• Result oriented