Mechanical/Electrical Artisan Job Cape Town area,South Africa,Engineering

Position: Mechanical/Electrical Artisan | 3 months Fixed Term Contract
Function Engineering Facility Position Mechanical/Electrical Artisan | 3 months Fixed Term Contract Introduction

An opportunity exists for a Mechanical/Electrical Artisan – 3 months Fixed Term Contract at Life Rosepark Hospital, reporting to the Engineering Manager
. The successful incumbent will be responsible for ensuring continuous availability of Mechanical and/or electrical services as well as air-conditioning and Building Maintenance required for the Hospital infrastructure.

Critical Outputs

General mechanical repairs and installations to ensure operation and reliability of hospital equipment

Ensure operation and reliability of mechanical equipment by completing preventative maintenance requirements

Maintain daily preventative maintenance on all medium and high-risk equipment, medical gasses, vacuum pumps, medical air compressors, autoclaves, generators, etc

Attend to mechanical and hospital breakdowns and take remedial action

Ensure contractors working within the hospital plant and equipment adhere to Health and Safety rules.

Maintain a comprehensive hospital engineering management system

Maintain CMMS on all mechanical and facility related and general work orders.

Maintain continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating maintenance actions, irregularities, and continuing needs on mechanical plant and equipment

Maintain equipment parts and supplies inventories by checking stock to determine inventory level. Ensure that spares are ordered and received timeously

Conduct risk assessments prior to conducting any maintenance related work on plant and equipment

Ensure HVAC systems operates optimally and to need of the hospital areas, maintain best operating and engineering practices by complying with procedures around safety, housekeeping and general engineering practices

Accurately read and translate technical diagrams and networks

Follow state and local building regulations based on applicable SANS standards, R158 and N to carryout inspections, installations and repairs.

Requirements

Grade 12

At least N5 qualification in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering with a trade test certificate in fitting and turning with a minimum of 5 years in engineering maintenance

Millwright would be added advantage.

Practical experience in a hospital environment or similar environment is essential.

Computer literacy and experience in CMMS preferably SAP PM would be added advantage

Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Ability to complete tasks timeously and accurately.

Be able to work under pressure.

Perform standby duties and call outs after hours

Have a valid driver’s license and own vehicle to attend to standby duties

Able to work independently.

Eager to learn new systems and to accept work challenges.

Be familiar with all aspects of the Occupational Health & Safety act 85 of 1993.

Adhere to ISO
9001 Standards and OHSA acts.

Competencies

Problem-solving, analysis and judgement

Engaging diversity

Verbal & written communication

Drive & energy

Excellence orientation

Ethical behaviour

Building relationships

Customer responsiveness

Organisational awareness

Mechanical​/Electrical Artisan

Mechanical/Electrical Artisan