Technology Engineer (Mechanical/HVAC and Fire Systems)

• Lead, implement and manage the maintenance analysis and optimization to enhance efficiency of the maintenance strategy.
• Implementing and managing an engineering asset life cycle management system on a national level to improve total cost of ownership.
• Compiling scope of work for service contracts and managing proof of delivery to ensure operational, legal, and statutory compliance.
• Driving the introduction of new innovative technology solutions to ensure value for money for our customers.
• Develop and review operations and maintenance policies and procedures for improved operational efficiency to ensure adaptability and compliance in the operational environment.
• Develop, review, and enhance engineering asset assessment system for existing and prospective contracts.
• Identify and compile operational training material for maintenance staff.
• Approving designs (for high-priority buildings), specifications, and new technology implementations and ensure that the systems are tested and commissioned according to the applicable design standards. This will include applicable factory acceptance testing.
• Do, lead, and manage equipment/plant condition reports on a national basis as an input into the funding requirements and risk management processes.
• Do, lead, and manage new contract implementation to effect the necessary changes within the SAP data manager, engineering equipment instructions, and outlining the scope of work based on OEM requirements, maintenance strategies and funding required.
• Manage the discipline-specific asset database in SAP at a national level through the development, implementation, and maintenance of standardized and high-quality master data.
• Performing/leading specific equipment/plant failure/incident investigations, reporting and ensuring compliance with legal requirements for maintaining operational integrity and regulatory compliance. This includes advisory role to the different contracts/regions with respect to the statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Proficient in air conditioning, heat load and ventilation calculations.
• Provide Level 2 support with breakdowns and site reinstatement.

• B. Eng or BSc Mechanical, or B Tech Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical / HVAC Trade with National Diploma
• Registration with Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) will be an advantage.
• Registration with HVAC institutions.
• Grade 12
• Code B Frequent traveling required
• 10 - 15 years experience in the design, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of HVAC and Fire systems

• Incident and failure investigation
• Technical Report Writing
• Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
• Functional specific training in (Mechanical/Fire Systems)
• Root-cause Analysis
• Computer-aided drafting
• Discipline specific SANS codes and practices
• SLA Compliance Management
• Budget Management
• Building Regulations
• Computer Literate (MS Office Packages) - SAP proficiency - CMMS
• Occupational Health & Safety Act and Regulations
• SANS

• Result Orientation
• Business Acumen
• Customer/Client Focus
• Relationship Building & Networking
• Initiative/Proactive
• Courage & Decisiveness
• Dealing with ambiguity Listening
• Written Communication
• Problem Analysis
• Teamwork
• Medical fitness
• Judgment

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