- Mpumalanga
- Salary: Market Related
- Job Type: Permanent
- Sectors: Engineering
- Reference: 106251
Vacancy Details
Employer: Steinmuller Africa
Main Purpose: To ensure that all vehicles, cranes, construction plant and lifting equipment are maintained and in a safe working condition with valid certification where applicable as per Occupational Health and Safety Act.
Key Performance Areas:
Planned maintenance
- Assist in developing a maintenance plan including checklists for each vehicle/crane type in the fleet including other construction plant and equipment.
- Assist in developing preventative maintenance schedule for all fleet vehicles, cranes and construction plant and equipment.
- Prioritise maintenance activities.
- Ensure that vehicles and cranes are serviced and maintained according to the schedule and inspection check lists.
Emergency repairs on vehicles/equipment
- Assess and prioritise emergency breakdowns.
- Consult with management, site managers and external clients regarding availability and replacement of vehicles/equipment.
Compliance and control
- Controls the quality of repair and maintenance activities to ensure that client expectations are met.
- Conduct regular checks on vehicles/cranes to improve reliability of fleet.
- Conduct inspections on completion of repair work.
- Ensure compliance with the Company QMS.
Administration and cost control
- Assist Manager with technical assistance and advice.
- Seek most cost effective maintenance strategy for all vehicle types in fleet.
- Control maintenance cost, maintain service and repair records.
- Do expediting on orders and spares required.
Safety management
- Weekly and monthly inspections as required.
- Attend and contribute to daily toolbox talks.
- Assist with compiling task risk assessments relevant to the tasks in progress.
- Assist with written Safe Work Procedures relevant to the occupation and critical tasks under direct control.
- Reporting and investigation of incidents, unsafe conditions and acts within area of responsibility.
- Ensure all tasks are carried out according to the Safe Work Procedures and Risk assessments and that actions are compliant to the OHS Act, relevant Regulations and Company procedures.
Competencies:
- Ability to lead and motivate.
- Good communication skills.
- Capacity to work under pressure.
- Focus on accuracy and precision.
- Results driven.
- Work productively without constant supervision.
- Behaves ethically.
- Passionate.
- Be innovative.
Preferred Requirements:
- Qualified Artisan (Diesel Mechanic).
- 7 Years’ working experience in vehicle maintenance, auto electrical, mechanical and hydraulic systems for cranes and/or earthmoving machinery and trucks.
- Knowledge of OHS Act, relevant Regulations and Safety Standards. (Risk assessments, Safe work Procedures, sound housekeeping practices, SANS standards and certification.
- Computer literate (MS Office).
- Valid driver’s licence C or EC.
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