Vacant Opportunities at Howden

What needs to be done? 

• Business development and growth for the company in the Industrial and Mining sector to enable development of Service and Maintenance contracts.
• Enable execution of the repairs and installation of new equipment (including alignment), commissioning of machinery (including balancing if required), vibrations, temperatures, etc.
• Enable execution of servicing for established maintenance contracts in order to comply with Service Level Agreements.
• Responsible for all HSE according to the company policies, including compliance and requirements.
• Management of resource allocations to ensure correct appropriate and adequate skill and those jobs are completed on time and in Budget.
• Management of department HR Matters, including Temporary personnel (Recruitment, Performance Management, Disciplinary process, grievances, recruitment, motivation of staff).
• Accountable for Quality of work according to internal and customer standards and acceptance criteria.
• Accountable for appropriate Service department budgets, Time & Attendance of teams equipment, tools, material and appropriate documentation and control measures.
• Create an environment for employee growth and development.
• Financial Compliance ensure adherence to company SOX controls.

What do you need to bring? 

• N Dip or B Eng in mechanical engineering
• 10 years management experience on site or maintenance
• MS Office / Excel./ MS projects
• Knowledge of NEC contracts
• Project management course with experience of running technical projects
• Negotiation and Influencing skills
• Good leadership & interpersonal skills

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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 Fitter
• 3 Years’ experience as a 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?

• Participate in pre-project discussions before SOW is defined and resources are allocated to ensure preparedness. Participate in first-line inspections to determine final SOW
• Plan and interpret project requirements after receipt of production order (data package) in order to achieve objectives effectively.
• Compile spares list needed for assignment to ensure SOW can be fulfilled. Stock control of tools and working equipment to ensure availability and in working condition.
• Ensure all safety regulations and site safety file requirements are applied on the job to ensure the wellbeing of Howden workers.
• Ensure all quality systems, procedures and documentation are in place, up to date and adhered to on the job to ensure quality of workmanship
• Plan and organise daily activities per bar chart to ensure the progress in SOW is monitored and controlled.
• Deputise (when necessary) for the Site Manager at Customer meetings to report on progress.
• Expedite receipt of spares and equipment delivered to site to control Howden inventory
• Check and endorse timesheets as per attendance register to enable the Client to sign-off
• Shift handover compliance of Sups, QC’s, SO and SM to ensure continuity on all fronts.
• Perform welding or mechanical Supervision duties on site
• Develop QCP from repair procedure and make up data books
• Verify and uphold welding qualifications
• Coordinate welding or mechanical activity’s to and from site
• Audit and scan data books return from site safe to server

What do you need to bring?

• Matric/Grade 12
• N3 qualification or higher.
• Trade tested and qualified 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.
• Candidates must be Local to the Lephalale area

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What needs to be done? 

• Conduct QC inspections at various Customers to ensure work done in accordance to Clients Contract Scope of Work & Howden’s standards & Quality Control Plans. Produce QC reports according to procedure, accurate and on time.
• Conduct first-line inspections on OEM equipment to assess damage, wear and tear. The result is an accurate report for the Site Manager.
• Conduct periodical QC audits & surveillances on maintenance sites (planned/surprise visits). The result is an accurate report to the QA Manager. Conduct follow-up inspections if required.
• Responsible for service department quality procedures, standard instruction manual , QCP documents and drawing data base
• Responsible for service departments NCR process and follow-up and to give feedback to customers and Service department management on corrective actions.
• Responsible for QC audits on all service department sites to ensure we comply with our internal and customers quality requirements
• Responsible for HES in QC department

What do you need to bring? 

• Grade 12 or N3
• Qualified Artisan (Boilermaker/Welder/Fitter and Turner) with 5 years’ experience within an engineering/ manufacturing environment.
• The candidate should have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in power station draught plants
• Welding & Fabrications inspector Level 1 & 2 & understanding of Various NDT methods & procedures
• ISO 9000 Quality Management systems training
• Must be computer literate.
• Internal Auditor qualification will be an added advantage.