📍 Location: Somerset West, Gauteng, South Africa
🗓️ Closing Date: 02 September 2025
📎 Reference Number: AEC250819-2
📌 Business Unit: AECI Plant Health
📋 Job Type: Permanent
🧱 Job Grade: CL
👤 Reports to: Maintenance Team Leader
Purpose of the Role:
To maintain and improve plant and production equipment through preventative and breakdown maintenance, installation, and mentorship of apprentices, while ensuring compliance with AECI’s standards and safety protocols.
Key Responsibilities:
🔧 General Functions:
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Perform day-to-day breakdown maintenance and ensure equipment is running optimally.
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Execute preventative maintenance plans for long-term equipment reliability.
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Identify and manage critical spares, tools, and consumables.
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Participate in risk assessments and SHEQ initiatives.
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Issue maintenance clearance certificates after completed work.
🛠️ Installations & Fabrication:
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Install mechanical process equipment (e.g. pumps, agitators, piping).
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Fabricate steel and piping using ARC, TIG, and Argon welding methods.
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Perform pipe fitting, alignment, and troubleshooting.
🔍 Maintenance Execution:
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Maintain accurate job cards and maintenance records.
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Troubleshoot mechanical/electrical equipment including agitators, pumps, effluent systems, and forklifts.
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Occasionally assist in new project installations.
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Adhere strictly to OHS Act and internal safety policies.
Minimum Qualifications:
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Grade 12 + NQF Level 3 or higher post-matric qualification.
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Red Seal Mechanical Fitter Trade Test (essential).
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Welding certificate (advantageous).
Experience Required:
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3–5 years’ experience as a Fitter in:
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Production / Workshop / Mechanical / Plant / Maintenance
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Chemical industry exposure advantageous.
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Key Skills & Competencies:
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Skilled in ARC, Argon, and TIG welding.
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Strong pump alignment and mechanical fitting skills.
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Knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics.
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Proficient with MS Office (Word/Excel).
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Able to mentor apprentices effectively.
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Understands engineering principles, OHS Act, and MerSETA requirements.