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Utilities Maintenance Specialist 

 

Job Purpose:

Plan and Coordinate Reliability of Essential Services (compressed air, water, waste, fuel, fire protection equipment and pump system, MDV’s, HVAC) that support site activities.This role ensures critical services functions effectively and reliably.Facilitate facility management ensuring compliance with OSH Act and structural integrity

 

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

 

Identify and resolve any essential service challenges, facilitating quick solutions to maintain productivity.Plan and coordinate essential services and structural reliability which includes the following activities:Water systems and ancillary equipment  – potable and rand water distribution and measurement. Compliance to water license requirements.Waste Compliance – All waste streams including sewerageConcrete, Civil and Excavation including roadways and walkways upkeepCompressed Air and ancillary equipment - complianceFuel distribution to generators including storage facilities compliance
MDV’sFire protection equipment and pump system (Fire Hydrants, Extinguishers, Pipelines)Restrooms and Water heating systemsFresh air and cooling systemsRecord actual qty’s of essential services for sustainability.Structural and infrastructureComputerized Maintenance Management System - Adherence to WO’s .Asset Care and Autonomous Maintenance – Equipment Reliability and AvailabilityIncrease end-to-end operational efficiency and advance customer experience through continuous improvementLead HSE efforts according ISO45001 standards focusing on legal compliance and identifying safety risks applying the HIRA methodology.Ensure compliance with ISO9001:2015 Quality Management System.Participate in compiling Risk assessments and Job safety analysis and ensure compliance.Actively record safety observation and near missesParticipate in 5WHY problem solving identifying corrective and preventative actions.Adhere to all applicable legislation, Bayer safety policies and proceduresAdhere to requirements of legal appointmentsActively promote the Bayer safety culture and best practices

 

Qualifications Required:

 

REQUIRED : Mechanical certification (Red seal – Boiler Maker or Mechanical Fitter)Minimum of 3 years professional experience in mechanical maintenance, repairs, faultfinding and maintenance planningFluent in EnglishMS Office software (Excel, E-mail, Word, Project etc.)Excellent interpersonal and communication skillsResults focused with ability to work on own initiativeStrong teamwork capability (flexibility to work across the areas and positively influencing others)Making informed decisions on a timely manner

 

 

 

Location:

South Africa : North West : Lichtenburg  

 

Division:

Crop Science 

 

Reference Code:

851737 

 

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