Job Openings at Howden

What needs to be done?

• Participate in pre-project discussions before SOW is defined & resources are allocated to ensure preparedness.
• Scoping for all JCE work.
• Participate in first-line inspections to determine final SOW.
• Compile spares list needed for assignment to ensure SOW can be fulfilled.
• Plan & interpret project requirements after receipt of production order (data package) to achieve objectives effectively.
• Ensure all safety regulations and site Safety File requirements are applied on the job to ensure the wellbeing of Howden workers.
• Plan & organise daily activities per bar chart to ensure the progress in SOW is monitored & controlled.
• Apply Howden standards, procedures etc. on the job to ensure quality of workmanship.
• Deputise (when necessary) for the Site Manager at Sasol or Eskom meetings to report on progress.
• Expedite receipt of spares & equipment delivered to site to control Howden inventory.
• Provide on job training on Howden products & activities to enhance skills & competency.
• Execution of documentation included in the data book as work progresses to ensure Quality System compliance.
• Stock control of tools & working equipment to ensure availability & in working condition.
• Check & endorse timesheets as per attendance register to enable the Client to sign-off.
• Shift handover compliance of Sups, QC’s, SO &SM to ensure continuity on all fronts.
• Ensure that all newly appointed subordinates are paired with an experienced person (buddy, buddy system) to ensure skill and safety culture gets transferred.
• Do alignments and balancing mainly on JCE but also GO and maintenance if required.
• Work mainly at Sasol Secunda but also Eskom Power Stations, Paper Mills, Sugar mills & mines.

What do you need to bring?

• Matric/Grade 12
• N3 qualification or higher.
• Trade tested and qualified Mechanical Fitter
• Level 1 welding fabrication inspector certificate
• Knowledge of MS Office, especially Excel and MS Project.
• 3 years in a maintenance supervisory capacity.
• Knowledge of NEC 3 contract
• Valid Driver’s licence.

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What needs to be done?

• Perform Fitter work on mechanical plant
• Perform plant inspections and identify deviations, faulty components and defects
• Report to supervisor any defects or problems and unsafe acts or conditions
• Repair defects and replace faulty equipment and components as per instructions, drawings and standard instructions
• Inspect, service, repair and replace worn, damaged, defective items not conforming to Howden Power specifications on sections of plant ie. Bearings, couplings, lubrication units, gearboxes, radial vane controls, collar seals, heating elements, fan impellers, etc
• Adjust, set and align components to specifications on section of plant ie. Couplings, bearings, radial vane controls
• Maintain high standard of quality on all tasks at all times
• Comply to all Howden and Client safety requirements and standards

What do you need to bring? 

• Grade 12 Certificate or N3 qualification.
• Qualified Trade Tested Mechanical Fitter
• 3 Years’ experience as a Mechanical Fitter
• Power Station experience will be an advantage
• Valid Driver’s licence
• The ability to work independently with minimal guidance from Supervisor

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What needs to be done?

• Perform Fitter work on mechanical plant
• Perform plant inspections and identify deviations, faulty components and defects
• Report to supervisor any defects or problems and unsafe acts or conditions
• Repair defects and replace faulty equipment and components as per instructions, drawings and standard instructions
• Inspect, service, repair and replace worn, damaged, defective items not conforming to Howden Power specifications on sections of plant ie. Bearings, couplings, lubrication units, gearboxes, radial vane controls, collar seals, heating elements, fan impellers, etc
• Adjust, set and align components to specifications on section of plant ie. Couplings, bearings, radial vane controls
• Maintain high standard of quality on all tasks at all times
• Comply to all Howden and Client safety requirements and standards

What do you need to bring? 

• Grade 12 Certificate or N3 qualification.
• Qualified Trade Tested Mechanical Fitter
• 3 Years’ experience as a Mechanical Fitter
• Power Station experience will be an advantage
• Valid Driver’s licence
• The ability to work independently with minimal guidance from Supervisor
• Must be around Secunda area

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What needs to be done?

• Manage projects on time as agreed with Customer.
• Manage site administration consisting of the following to ensure project is completed as per agreement between Howden and customer: Communicate with clients,  manage and monitor the progress of the job for sign off; assist with labor requirements,  completion of the job to the quality standard ,Production orders,  scope of work for a job and compile a Data book  that contains various reports and information which forms the specifications for the Site Supervisor to use to manage the job on site.
• Accountable for HR issues on the site (grievances, disciplinary and motivation of staff)
• Appointed site 16.2, accountable for all safety regulations and site safety file requirements are applied to ensure the wellbeing of Howden workers.
• Responsible for the management of the maintenance/shutdown crews on maintenance sites to ensure work is done on time, according to the hours allocated and that the customer is kept informed of any critical items on the plant.
• Do customer visits and attend meetings with existing customers and new customers to generate new work for Howden Power.
• Evaluate Labour force on site to assist with setting up of training of people.
• SOX compliance – Adhere to Sarbanes Oxley

What do you need to bring? 

• Qualified artisan preferably a Fitter, Boilermaker or Welder
• 5 years’ experience of managing Supervisors & Artisans on sites
• 3 Years in Technical Managerial capacity
• National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
• Computer Literacy
• Valid Driver’s Licence
• Knowledge of NEC 3 contract
• Quality and Safety Training (Formal Training).