Job Description

We supply the sustainable and innovative paints and coatings that our customers, communities - and the environment - are increasingly relying on. Our world class portfolio of brands - including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon - is trusted by customers around the globe. We're active in more than 150 countries and have set our sights on becoming the global industry leader. It's what you'd expect from a pioneering paints company that's committed to science-based targets and is taking genuine action to address globally relevant challenges and protect future generations.

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Job Purpose

Ensures that maintenance of buildings, utility systems and facility equipment is carried out in accordance with quality, HSE and other established procedures and standards. Ensure all Electrical installations are done according to the terms of Regulation 11 of the Electrical Installation Regulations of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, No 85 of 1993. To maintain the plant PLC and SCADA systems and ensure that all automated steps of the recipe are working correctly.

Key Accountabilities

• Exercise supervision on a full-time basis over the installation work which is not performed by you, whilst it is in progress;
• Ensure that the work is done in a safe manner and in accordance with all safety standards and by-laws;
• Inspect and test all completed work prior to making application for the connection of the electrical installation to the electrical supply, and
• Complete or request a certificate of compliance if no exemption has been obtained from this requirement.
• Ensure that inspections of electrical equipment in hazardous locations are performed as required in terms of Electrical Machinery Regulation 9.
• Keep proper records of all inspections and tests carried out on all applicable electrical machinery including Electrical Certificates of Compliance for all Electrical Installations.
• Inspects diagnoses and tests Equipment, performs Schedule maintenance repairs and performs preventative maintenance activities to keep the facility operating safely and efficiently plus avoiding down time.
• Provides emergency / unscheduled repairs of production equipment.
• Operate simple machines such as power saws, drills grinders to maintain or repair facility equipment.
• Performs mechanic skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting and repair of production machines.
• Reads and enterprets equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and services.
• Takes part into root cause problem solving exercises.
• Shares findings with maintenance planning and engineering on the maintenance job and provides opportunities to improve the maintenance job in the future.
• Complies with all safety regulations and maintains a clean and orderly work place.
• Execute work according to the standardized work procedures and continuously drive for improvement.
• Report all health and safety concerns to their Manager including any accidents, damage to equipment, near-misses and hazards. (Re-Act cards & Guarding & interlocking
• Take an active part in HSE initiatives, programmes and training and adhere to LSR; BBS PSM Principles.
• Complete work Permits (Hot work, General, working at heights, Confined spaces).
• Not to modify/interfere with anything provided to safeguard their health and safety.
• Compliance with all site rules and procedures.
• Carry out tasks in a safe manner in accordance with training provided ( WI & SOP).
• Adhere to Golden Safety Principle and all HSE requirements.
• Ensure strict adherence to procedures and work instructions of the company.
• Must be able to read Mechanical & Electrical Drawings.
• Upkeep of administrative work as required for maintenance department.
• Complete all mandatory HSE training.
• Provide professional assistance to the factory and upkeep of all equipment on site.

Experience

• Engineering diploma or equivalent qualification
• Red seal Qualification- Millwright
• Installation Electrician accredited
• Wireman's Licence
• Computer skills - Word, Excel, Outlook
• Fabrication work
• Fitter work
• PLC knowledge

At AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey, as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when applicable. In our organization, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.

Requisition ID: 37389

AkzoNobel