Trainee Mechanical Technician

1. JOB DETAILS:
Position Title:	Trainee - Mechanical Technician (18 Months Fixed Term Contract) – AVON PLANT
Reports to:	Mechanical Engineer
Department:	Maintenance
Closing Date:	11 April 2024

2. JOB PURPOSE:

To train as a mechanical technician, to undertake a structured training program of practical work in order to gain the required skills and knowledge to support the maintenance team.

To ensure plant Mechanical equipment is maintained as per procedures documented in the Maintenance Management System (Maximo) and as per instructions of the Mechanical Engineer;

To assist Mechanical Engineer ensuring that all Mechanical equipment is well maintained and all notifications of planned and unplanned work are completed on time.

3. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Description

Observing, learning and understanding a wide range of engineering skills and processes while under the instruction of skilled technical staff.
To be able to demonstrate these skills and processes as the training period progresses by working independently or with a team, to undertake tasks as instructed and increasing overall contribution to the maintenance department.
Learning and understanding the importance of Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) within the workspace.
Participate in the site HSE programs.
To develop the ability to read technical drawings and process and instrumentation diagrams (P&ID’s)
To develop the skills to construct or modify apparatus and instruments from verbal instructions and drawings to a high degree of precision.
To learn how to maintain workshop and plant equipment and to perform repairs.
To maintain a logbook over the duration of the training period, recording projects that have been undertaken and the skills learned.
To maintain and to ensure general good housekeeping of the workplace and workshop areas.
To maintain a smart appearance and to act in a professional and respectful manner at all times.
Participate to fault finding activities as necessary along with the maintenance team to determine failure conditions and to perform the required repairs;
Undertakes other duties as may be expected within reason.
Assumes ownership of plant Mechanical equipment and strives to keep them in the best possible condition

4. JOB CONTEXT:

The Job Holder will be based at Avon Peaking Power Plant
Peakers Operations (Pty) Ltd (“the Company”) operates two open cycle peaking power facilities through its O&M Agreements with the Owners of Dedisa Peaking Power Pty Ltd and Avon Peaking Power Pty Ltd;

Dedisa Peaking Power Plant and Avon Peaking Power Plant has capacity of 342 MW and 685 MW respectively;

The Company is fully owned by ENGIE with registered office: Block E, Lincolnwood Office Park, Woodlands Drive, Woodmead, 2191, Johannesburg, Republic of South Africa;

The Owner Company is 38% owned by ENGIE, 25% by Mitsui, 27% by BEE SPV and 10% by BBBEE SPV;

The projects are Independent Peaking Power Generation projects, having a 15 years Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Eskom Holdings as a single off-taker

5. COMMUNICATION AND WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

The Job Holder will work and communicate with:

Internal: The Maintenance, Operation and HSE Department;
The Job Holder must communicate with their own team (other Mechanical Technicians), Mechanical Engineer and Contractors as necessary.

6. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

Essential Qualifications:

An accredited Mechanical Eng National Diploma or Degree Mechanical Engineering/ N6 with trade test certificate.

Experience:

At least 1 to 2 years’ experience
Use of computerized systems (Databases, Word Processors, Spreadsheets, PowerPoint)
Experience in the maintenance of a power plant is an advantage.
Theoretical, practical training an added advantage

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