Service Technician Mechanic
We’re the global leader in providing energy solutions that help business grow and communities thrive. We work as a team and we’re proud of the difference we make to customers, to local communities and towards sustainable future for the world.
We’re looking for a Service Technician (Mechanic) for our location in Kempton Park, South Africa to focus on the delivery of planned maintenance programs to ensure reliable and safe asset operation.
Why Aggreko? Here are some of the perks and rewards.
- The Company offers a total reward package to employees which is competitive with the local market; the total reward package includes but not limited to, base salary, allowance, discretionary bonus & medical insurance.
- Annual paid leave entitlement in accordance with the local law.
- Overtime payment for ‘out of hours’ working in accordance with the local law.
- The company will provide you with life insurance cover as per your agreed contract.
- Strong emphasis on personal development of employees.
What you’ll do:
- Coordinating and undertaking a range of maintenance activities within defined operating procedures
- Conducting safety inspections and complying with Aggreko's safety regulation
- Providing first level technical advice to customers
- May resolve/troubleshoot implementation problems.
Other responsibilities:
- To carry out major maintenance as per work instruction on Aggreko generators
- To carry out procedural based failure reporting using paper and electronic systems
- To carry out replacement, with or without assistance, of engine components on Aggreko generators.
- To carry out ‘On the Job Training’ for service crews (assistant support / assistant technicians).
- To carry out switching on Low Voltage equipment
- To complete and maintain paper and electronic records as per site specifics.
- To operate and troubleshoot the generators using generator controllers and SCADA system.
- Adherence to 5S and QHSE standards
- Aggreko places a strong emphasis on health, operational safety and environmental protection. It is a requirement and moral obligation of each employee to be actively committed and accountable for compliance to the Aggreko Health, Safety & Environmental policies, operating procedures and compliance to local legislation.
You’ll have the following skills and experience:
- Qualified artisan in accordance with local labour laws
- Diploma in Mechanics
- Experience as a Mechanic/Mechanical Technician would be an advantage.
- Experience in Gas and Diesel Engines a plus
- Must successfully complete all assessments in compliance with Mechanical technician Core level.
- The ability to use specialist tools and ensuring all tooling is calibrated in accordance with Aggreko standards and local legislation.
- Must be capable of working in a restricted space and at heights.
- Ability to work autonomously when required.
- Ability to coach and mentor
- Be certified as LOTO after a 6-month grace period and maintain certification throughout employment.
- Be certified as Jenbacher FTB and maintain certifications throughout employment.
- Have a basic electrical knowledge: ability to make standard tests with an appropriate electrical meter (Voltage AC/DC, Current, Frequency, Resistance etc.; ability to use a battery tester)
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