NPL Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technicians are responsible for ensuring the continuous running of machinery and equipment, performing routine maintenance procedures and carrying out repairs to required standards. .

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Maintaining & repairing refrigeration systems and equipment
• Performing emergency repairs promptly and efficiently
• Cleaning, adjusting and repairing systems
• Troubleshooting mechanical failures, and performing equipment maintenance.
• Make regular checks on machinery according to a planned schedule
• Repair breakdowns on machines and equipment effectively and efficiently
• Replacing worn seals, outer shells, and worn-out motors.
• Check and calibrate instruments to standard
• Replace parts on equipment as part of a routine maintenance plan
• Assist with machinery and equipment installations when necessary
• Assist with electrical and mechanical improvements to plant and equipment
• Work closely with Shift Managers/Supervisors to increase availability and effectiveness of equipment
• Ensure that maintenance work is completed on time, to set standards
• Assist in the commissioning of equipment
• Ensure that any concerns, with equipment, which may affect production is communicated to Shift Managers/Supervisors in a timely manner
• Ensure that proper equipment safety procedures are adhered to

• Any other reasonable task as required 

Performance Standards : 

• Work completed is on time and to set standards
• Maintenance schedules are adhered to and equipment maintenance is completed within agreed time frames.

• Maintenance records are maintained and correctly updated within agreed time frames

• Reports are submitted within agreed time frames and appropriate formats 

Required Competencies:

Technical

• Good mechanical skills
• Advanced mechanical and diagnostic skills
• Able to troubleshoot mechanical and electrical problems
• Able to use and interpret electrical measuring instruments
• Have a working knowledge of mechanical systems
• Excellent knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems
• Excellent knowledge of manufacturing cooling systems
• Excellent knowledge of boiler operations
• Physically fit and able to lift heavy equipment 

Core

• Able to work well on own or as a member of a team
• Good communication and written skills
• Able to work on own initiative 

Internal and External Contacts 

• Maintenance Coordinator
• Safety, Security and Maintenance Manager
• Plant Manager
• Shift Managers
• Production Supervisors
• Machine Operators

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:  

• HEART Level 2 HVAC Certification
• Two (2) years experience in servicing refrigeration and industrial cooling systems
• Advanced mechanical knowledge and experience                         

Working Conditions 

• Exposed to oil and grease
• Exposed to moving parts on machines
• Exposed to high temperatures
• Exposed to flammable substances
• Exposed to pressurized equipment/vessels
• May have to work above ground level (heights)

Salary Range: $2,478,112.00 - $3,332,784.00 per annum