Mechanical Service Technician

MECHANICAL SERVICE TECHNICIAN (WATER SYSTEMS)

BASED PORT ELIZABETH

The Mechanical Service Technician will be responsible for maintaining and repairing water treatment equipment. It will also include taking measurements of water quality and making adjustments to the chemicals used to make water potable and safe. Please check if testing of water should be included here.

Overview of Job Requirements

Technical / Mechanical Functions

Attend to Routine and Emergency Mechanical and Technical Breakdowns, Services and Repairs on Client sites

Read blueprints and drawings to understand or plan the layout of plumbing / water treatment water supply systems

Do trouble shooting on site - Inspect all equipment and control components of the water treatment plant to ensure all equipment is fully functional and ensure a work order process is followed to get the equipment repaired

Install, repair and maintain water supply / treatment systems and components, including but not limited to Bleed systems on Cooling Towers, Boiler blow down systems, RO Systems, Industrial Water Filtration Systems, Dosing stations, Softener plants, demineralisation plants

Take measurements of water quality and make adjustments to the chemicals used to make water potable and safe (ad hoc when required to check repairs)

Perform CIP functions on RO plants

Attend to industrial filter media changes

Perform single phase pump installations

Keep dosing stations, softener plants and related water process equipment of the Client in good order,

Cut, assemble, fit and install pipes, fittings, values, tubes with attention to existing infrastructure.

Ensure all tools and equipment are kept in good working order, and where necessary well protected against rust/water damage.

Manage and Execute tasks set out for client projects within prescribed deadlines

Follow and adhere to any Site SOPs implemented.

Perform repairs and services in a professional and workmanlike manner, with good quality.

Administration, Communication & Reporting

Complete job Cards, Work Orders and Site Attendance Reports and Documents and ensure such documents are signed by the Client (where required) and submitted to the applicable departments.

Ensure site hours are correctly indicated to allow for hours on site tracking.

Submit Client reports where required.

Take responsibility for client requirements in your area through feedback to your divisional manager and by escalating queries where required to the Senior Representative or Management

Communicate professionally and respectfully with Clients

Health & Safety and Equipment

Comply with Company and Client (Site) health and safety rules and requirements

Use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required

Manage and update health and safety site files where required

Execute tasks in a safe and careful manner

Check all tools and testing equipment regularly to ensure safe and good working order report any issues

Develop, implement and maintain personalised signage on clients premises.

Ensure all chemicals used on site or part of installation have the required safety data sheets.

Maintain good housekeeping and ensure all equipment worked on is clean and tidy

Client Interaction, Sales & Site Attendance

Develop sales opportunities on site, by keeping eyes open to opportunities.

Always focus on customer service and satisfaction.

Maintain the companys image, by being professional at all times

Present in a neat and professional manner with Company Branded Clothing and PPE

Skills

Mechanical Skills / Knowledge

Basic Electrical knowledge

Technical Skills - Ability to work with hand tools; Ability to work with piping, fittings and pumps

Highest standard of neatness and quality of work (e.g. pipe layouts)

Troubleshooting & Fault-finding techniques to diagnose and repair installed water systems

Ability to lift, pull and manage equipment and/or chemical products (e.g., 25 kg 35 kg)

Competencies

Analytical Thinking

Planning & Organising

Deadline Orientated

Problem-solving

Reading of Systematics

Technical aptitude

Verbal & Written Communication

Experience and Qualifications

Practical Technical / Engineering qualification (Trade Certificate / Diploma) essential.

2 years experience in Water System installations / Water Treatment Industry will be advantageous.

Digital Reporting and emailing clients professionally e.g: Word and Excel skill essential.

Technical minded.

Drivers licence 08 essential.

Forklift licence advantages.

Electrical understanding not required but will be advantageous.

Good safety awareness.