Job Description

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Maintenance Assistance to install, maintain and repair mechanical and electrical plant equipment’s, follow maintenance schedules, attend to breakdowns and upheld safety standards.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain and repair all equipment at the Geochem Laboratories.
• Adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system.
• Be compliant to all SGS QHSE and HR policies and procedures.
• At all times, comply with SGS Code of Integrity and Professional Conduct.
• ​Carries out routine services on equipments.
• Carries out conveyor belts repairs and or replacements by mechanical splicing, replacement of idler rollers and scrapers.
• Carries out routine services on oil and air filters, suctions system, crushing and other systems in plant.
• Caries out services and repairs on furnaces, crushers, pulverizes and  general facility.
• Manufactures parts and tools through use of basic hand tools and simple turning.
• Performs messenger/driver duties; collects and delivers tools and equipment for the department.
• Assists in Mechanical and Electrical on major jobs’ repair and services as and required.
• Cleans and keeps work areas clean.
• Being able to locate plant problems and resolve effectively to avoid losses and trips.
• Being available for emergency call outs and weekend
• Working long hours when required.

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12, with mathematics and science

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Good understanding of the technical features of plumbing, carpentry, and electrical systems.
• Strong knowledge of the facilities’ machines and equipment.
• General hand tools and basic equipment use.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Team cooperation and commitment
• Writing and reading skills in English
• ​Procedural awareness and understanding.
• Achievement of work targets
• Cooperation and compliance with instructions
• General Conduct
• Safety adherence