Job Description

Our client is in the Chemical sector and is looking for an on-site technician to join their growing team in Stikland Industrial Cape Town.Minimum Requirements:

• Matric
• Certificate / diploma in Electric Engineering
• 2 + years on site technical work
• Ability to roll-up sleeves and work with team members.
• Experience in the installation and maintenance of laundry dosing equipment.
• Programming of laundry machines.
• The installation of dish machine and chemical dosing units.
• Knowledge of the maintenance and repairs of industrial dish-machines.
• A keen eye for detail and desire to probe further into data.
• Valid drivers license and reliable transport.

Computer Literacy

• Intermediate knowledge of other MS Office packages (e.g. Word, Power Point etc.)
• Intermediate knowledge of virtual programs (e.g. MS Teams, Zoom etc.

Key Performance Areas
Chemical Stock Room:

• Ensure chemical storage areas are always neat and tidy.
• Pack stock in relevant / allocated areas when received.
• Ensure proper stock rotation and storage of detergents.
• Keep a record of all stock received.
• Return all empty containers and keep a record.
• Record detergents issued to departments - i.e. Stock Tanks, Spotting Room, Guest Laundry, Garments & Hospitality.
• Weekly stock count - recorded and submitted to Management.

In Plant Chemicals - Mixing Tanks, 200lt and 25lt Drums:

• Daily check - ensure chemical mixing tanks and chemical dosing pumps are in good working order. Report any abnormalities and repair if possible.
• Check and ensure chemical stock tanks have sufficient stock to supply the plant - mix stock solution and transfer to holding tank.
• Check all 200lt drum levels and replace where necessary.
• Check all 25lt drum levels and replace where necessary.
• Ensure good housekeeping practices are always followed - discard of empty plastic bags and place empty drums in cage for collection.
• Ensure Health & Safety practices are always followed - wear PPE where applicable.
• Wash and clean chemical mixing tanks at least once a week.
• Chemical dosing equipment needs to be wiped down and cleaned every week.
• Confirm Alkalinity of Stock Solution after every mix and record the result in file.
• Check all feed and delivery chemical lines on a regular basis for leaks / wear and tear. Replace if necessary.

Chemical Flow Rates & Alkalinities

• Chemical diaphragm pumps - flow rates must be checked monthly and recorded. Any deviation from the required flow rate must be reported immediately.
• Chemical Peristaltic Pumps - flow rates must be done monthly and recorded. Replace worn tubes as and when needed.
• Incoming Recycled Water - PH and alkalinity readings to be done 3 x times daily - and recorded.
• Daily Alkalinity Checks CBWs - Alkalinities need to be done daily on both the Garment and Hospitality CBWs and recorded. Any deviation from the standard / required alkalinities must be reported immediately.
• Weekly Alkalinity checks - 200kg Milnors. Alkalinities need to be done weekly at the 200kg Milnors and recorded. Any deviation from the standard / required alkalinities must be reported.
• Guest Laundry / Smaller Washer Extractors - Flow Rates and Alkalinities needs to be checked and recorded monthly. Replace worn tubes on a as and when needed basis.

General:

• Daily / continuous observation of general quality of the washed linen / garments in the plant. Report any abnormalities immediately.
• Check that machine operators are using the correct wash programs for the classifications processed.
• Regular Reflectometer Readings on linen -to be done and recorded.
• As we are a supplier to the customer - respect, honesty and dedication must be always displayed to the customer and General staff.

Ad hoc Duties

• To assist with other duties and or technical work off site.

Measured Ability Group