Job Description

Company Description
SGS is the world's leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of 99,500 dedicated professionals. With over 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance, and sustainability.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
The Maintenance Technician is responsible for the maintenance and repair of all equipment within the I&E laboratories/ sites.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain and repair all equipment at the Site Laboratories within the assigned region.
• Routinely inspecting electrical and mechanical systems such as wiring, fixtures, and appliances.
• Performs activities/sequences associated with troubleshooting/fault finding and repairing to medium/low voltage reticulation and electrical systems, including mechanical systems
• Inspect the laboratories on route and regularly, conduct routine maintenance, perform repairs.
• Compile and complete equipment register for all laboratories.
• Plan and manage all repair and installation activities.
• Attend to both electrical and mechanical breakdowns.
• Assess breakdowns and apply appropriate fault-finding techniques.
• Maintain and/or repair low level and high-level electrical equipment.
• Ensure adherence to scheduled preventative maintenance.
• Develop and itemize the critical spare list with Maintenance manager.
• Assist with the implementation of the strategy set out for the set-up/commissioning of new or expanded facilities within I&E's assigned region.
• Assist with the development and execution of operating plans, targets/budgets for such operations as per above.
• Assist with the development, maintenance, and implementation of (new) services.
• Assist with carrying out planned technical audits/evaluations of I&E operations, compiling action plans and the execution of action plans to rectify audit findings.
• Perform relevant technical training to new/existing staff at I&E operations where required.
• Assist Operations to prepare for ISO audits by assisting Management and Quality Assurance personnel with the maintenance related accreditation process and support.
• Ensuring compliance to local and group standards of H&S for I&E operations by assisting during technical audits.
• Adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system.
• Perform any other reasonable tasks as assigned by direct manager.
• Accountable for time keeping and material recorded on job request document.
• Be available for call outs and standby- duties.
• Keep stock of all items utilized and ensure accurate documentation submitted in time for invoicing.
• Assist with equipment transportation as and when requested.
• Ensure to complete and submit travel management plans as and when required.

Specific Authorities

• Cease the use of any equipment that may be deemed to constitute a safety hazard or entry to hazardous environments without the necessary knowledge and protection, and take action to address the hazard.
• Cease to carry on with work that may affect the quality (integrity) of services and take action to address the issue.
• Initiate a formal improvement request when a deviation of the system occurs, possible improvements are identified or when nonconformity is identified.

Qualifications
Education

• Grade 12, N6, Diploma

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years working with Construction Material Laboratory equipment
• Valid driver's License

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Good understanding of the technical features of Construction Material Laboratory equipment
• Strong knowledge of the facilities' machines and equipment.
• General hand tools and basic equipment use.
• Knowledge and experience in electrical - advanced electrical installations and circuits.
• Knowledge and experience in mechanical equipment.
• Knowledge and experience in plumbing and water pressure valves.
• Excellent organizational and leadership abilities.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Good communication skills.

Skills Required