Mechanical Service Technician (Water Systems)

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New vacancy available for a Mechanical Service Technician (Water Systems) in 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 portable and safe.
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 troubleshooting 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 down systems, RO Systems, Industrial Water Filtration Systems, Dosing stations, Softener plants, demineralization 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, and 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.

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).

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.
• Driver’s licence 08 essential.
• Forklift licence advantages.
• Electrical understanding not required but will be advantageous.
• Good safety awareness.
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