PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

Responsible for technical upkeep of brine injectors and filtration systems; supervision of Injector and Brine Mixing operators; direct injection processes in accordance with S.O.P.`s; maintain output and efficiencies in accordance with pre-determined targets and operational standards.

KEY FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Production Outputs and Efficiencies:
  • Plan and oversee efficient Brine Mixing and Injection activities in accordance with Daily Production Plan1.
  • Monitor and record Brine Mixing / Viscosity / Batch details of brine used; Monitor and record Injection / Retention / Drip Loss rates for respective brine injectors
  • Ensure productivity of Brine Mixing and Injector Operators at all times.
  • In-house training and continuous assessment of Operators
  • Maintain Housekeeping Standards in all work areas.
• Scheduled and Preventative Maintenance;
  • Plan and perform scheduled maintenance in accordance with manufacturers specifications
  • Plan and perform preventative maintenance schedules as per Service Manager program
  • Check and sign-off work instructions and job cards
  • Start-up re-assemble and Shutdown strip down of equipment for cleaning there-of.
• Equipment Repairs;
  • Perform accurate fault finding and error analysis before affecting any repairs
  • Ensure all repairs are carried out in accordance with S.O.P.`s and manufacturers specifications
  • Check all repaired equipment before handover to Production
  • Accurate reporting of equipment downtime at end-of-shift
• Health & Safety;
  
  
  • Adhere to required SHE Policies and Procedures at all times
  • Monitor Safe Work Practices and wearing of clean and correct PPE prescribed for the specific work area
  • Perform risk analysis on new equipment / processes / before affecting repairs or performing maintenance
• General
  • Assist with all breakdown repairs on other equipment as instructed by HOD Manager
  • Perform any additional ad hoc tasks as and when required by HOD Manager

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETANCIES

• Minimum qualification:
  • Grade 10 or 12
  • Trade tested artisan in relevant trade.
• Minimum working experience:
  • Minimum of 5 (five) years' related experience in equipment maintenance within a manufacturing or production environment.
• Other:
  • Namibian citizen OR eligible to become a Namibian citizen Proficient in English and Afrikaans.
  • Must be willing to work overtime, on weekends and Public Holidays as and when required.