Facilities Services Artisan

Facilities Services Artisan

 

An industry leader in the packaging/manufacturing sector is seeking a qualified Facilities Services Artisan to ensure optimal asset performance, reliability, and availability across production operations, based in Pinetown. They will be reporting into the Senior Site Services Manager.

 

Tasks & responsibilities:

• Review and execute planned and reactive maintenance on property infrastructure, including lighting, lifts, distribution boards, LV rooms, transformers, fire protection systems and air conditioning across all plants
• Gather and analyse utilities data to identify opportunities for improvement and cost savings
• Maintain service level agreements to the required standards
• Ensure all contractors on site meet relevant SHE compliance requirements
• Perform preventative and scheduled maintenance to the required standard
• Complete projects on time and hand them over successfully
• Contribute to the overall asset care strategy
• Apply engineering standards correctly in line with applicable regulations
• Support plants in troubleshooting engineering and operational issues related to utilities and implement effective corrective actions
• Help reduce plant breakdowns by analysing utility-related failures and driving continuous improvement
• Support services teams with equipment start-up and shutdown activities, including participation in the standby and call-out roster
• Maintain a safe working environment by following all safety procedures
• Immediately report any unsafe conditions to the Safety Representative or supervisor
• Maintain good housekeeping standards in all areas of responsibility

Qualifications, Experience & Competencies:

• Matric
• Trade Tested: Electrician or Millwright
• Wireman’s License advantageous
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a building services environment
• Mechanical aptitude and a strong understanding services equipment; Transformers, Switchgear, Compressors, Chillers, Pumps and Solar.
• Computer literate
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence at various levels of the organisation
• Ability to assess and prioritize work effectively.
• Highly self-motivated, energetic, composed and ability to motivate others
• Proficiency in English, read, write and understand clearly
• Valid driver’s license
• Willing to do standby and work overtime during the month as required.

 

Only qualified candidates will be shortlisted and contacted.