Principal Technician at City of Cape Town

Requirements:

• Relevant National Diploma in Engineering.
• Compulsory registration as a Pr Tech Eng.
• Computer Literacy: Proficiency in MS Office.
• Minimum of 8 years’ relevant experience post-registration.
• Experience in an industrial working environment, including waste water plants, sewer pump stations, and bulk water plants.
• Exposure to high noise levels, methane, H2S, and chlorine gases; required to wear appropriate PPE (safety boots, overall, hard hats, hearing protection, gloves).
• Physically fit and able to inspect industrial plants, including climbing ladders and tanks.
• Valid Driver’s Licence.
• Knowledge of local authority legislation, regulations, and policies.
• Willingness to work after hours to meet project deadlines.

Key Performance Areas:

• Improve the reliability of equipment and optimize maintenance costs.
• Ensure optimum utilization of maintenance resources and staff safety.
• Keep the Fixed Asset Register up to date, ensuring the Water Services items on the Financial Asset Register are accurately valued for depreciation.
• Identify and analyze information to improve the performance of plant and equipment.
• Keep Plant and Maintenance Managers informed about maintenance performance, cost, and underperforming equipment in terms of cost and failure rates.
• Ensure records are maintained, requests/instructions followed, and equipment and materials are procured on time.