A vacancy exists for a Mechanical Artisan, based at Life Queenstown Private Hospital , reporting to the Engineering Manager. The job entails continuous availability of Mechanical services for the Hospital infrastructure. Be a part of a professional team providing high standards in healthcare and a high-tech environment.
Critical Outputs
- Conduct Daily, Weekly, Monthly, Annual Planned Maintenance on all Mechanical Equipment.
- Ensure operation and reliability of mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements.
- Attend to mechanical breakdowns and take remedial action.
- Locate sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation, listening for problems using precision measuring and testing instruments.
- Ensure that mechanical equipment services are done timeously, and service records are properly filed.
- Maintain equipment parts and supplies inventories by checking stock to determine inventory level.
- Ensure that spares are ordered and received timeously.
- Provide mechanical maintenance information by answering questions upon requests.
- Prepare mechanical maintenance reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
- Perform business management duties such as maintaining records and files, preparing reports and ordering supplies and equipment using the company’s active CMMS (SAP).
- Follow state and local building regulations based on SANS10142, R158 and NBR to carry out inspections, installations, and repairs.
- Ensure that contractors working on mechanical plant and equipment adhere to Health and Safety rules.
- Monitor and manage maintenance work conducted by Contractors on site.
- Maintain technical knowledge by attending relevant training.
- Maintain continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating maintenance actions, irregularities, and continuing needs on mechanical plant and equipment.
- Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
- Assist with any other work as requested by management.
- Conduct risk assessments prior to conducting any maintenance-related work on plant and equipment.
- Fault Finding and maintenance on all mechanical equipment.
- Complete and return all maintenance job cards to the Engineering Office.
Requirements
- Matric / Grade 12
- N5 or National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering/Electrical Engineering with a minimum of 5 years in operations or engineering maintenance.
- Trade Test in Mechanical Engineering and Air Conditioning and Refrigeration will be advantageous.
- Extensive experience of Commercial and Industrial HVAC units will be advantageous.
- At least 5 years’ experience.
- Good knowledge on VRF, Heat pumps and VRV units.
- Good knowledge on Generators, Vacuum pumps and Compressors.
- Experience working on commercial and industrial projects.
- Must have a valid driver’s license.
- Practical Experience in a hospital environment or similar environment is essential.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to complete tasks timeously and accurately and be able to work under pressure.
- Eager to learn new systems and to accept work challenges.
- Adhere to safe working practice (OHS Act).
- Adhere to safe working practices (NOSA guidelines) and risk management.
- Ability to do stand-by duties and callouts.
Competencies
- Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
- Resilience
- Engaging diversity
- Verbal & written communication and presentation
- Influencing (negotiation)
- Drive & energy
- Building relationships
- Customer responsiveness
- Organizational awareness
- Ethical behavior
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Closing date: Thursday, November 21, 2024
Internal applicants - Before making an application, you are requested to discuss your application with your line manager. External candidates will also be considered.
Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date of this advert should consider their application as unsuccessful.
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